Zayra Yves: News

Zayra's award winning poem, Faded Hieroglyphs, is featured at Integral Life:

http://integrallife.com/member/zayra-yves/blog/faded-hieroglyphs

Integral Life is a plethora of spiritual ideas and philosophical thought. Check it out!

Andrew Cort, the founder and editor of "Spirituality and Religion" has graciously featured my poetry on his site twice.  Both include a free gift, so be sure to check out his site as he gives away a number of media materials produced by the authors and teachers he features.

August 22nd Andrew presented Zayra's Mystical Poetry:

http://www.spirituality-and-religion.com/2011/08/let-today-be-day-we-celebrate-love_22.html

September 9th he presented "Color Me Pomegranate":

http://www.spirituality-and-religion.com/2011/09/color-me-pomegranate.html

 

Enjoy the links and subscribe to the blog!

Thank you!

Zayra's art will be on display at the Artist's Alley
from March 26th to April 1st.

The details are on the poster, which was
masterfully created and designed by

Kevin Barnard (www.barnardgraphics.com).

The Artist's Alley Gallery
863 Mission Street, San Francisco
Between 4th and 5th Street, across from Bloomingdales

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
www.galiara.com
www.theartistsalley.com

Ultrafeel.tv is proud to publish another one of poetess Zayra Yves’ previously undisclosed erotic sensual poems "Abandon to Burning."

Relish it!

http://www.ultrafeel.tv/zayra-yves-abandon-burning-erotic-poetry/

1st Prize:

Faded Hieroglyphs by Zayra Yves

"This poem is a surreal and exceptionally powerful poem that explores tribal and ancestral belief systems, and highlights the respect and awe that lions once had. Congratulations Zayra, for this and the other poems you entered they were all wonderful to read." Michelle Stewart & Judges

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Faded Hieroglyphs

 

There are eternal images somewhere I have been in my dreams.

I long to return to the sands where lions roam,

sit as sun statues, and roar in the night winds.

 

I have heard them singing of golden rings,

of fire in my belly, while ashes and petals

blew in the alleys with yesterday's news.

 

Red with ceremony was the light

and women's bodies did not harden

as they stood in the shadows

watching the winos commune with jackals

and the children play with paper sails.

 

Among the kohl eyes and black draped women 

shopping in the bizarre,

 

I long to wander free as a winged creature

in the shape of a hieroglyph,

in the shape of mystery, in the curve of linen…

 

I long to see the women in the streets who speak to me from their eyes;

hear them as they say:  Welcome home my sister, my brother.

 

I feel their presence now and know that we are one.

 

If this life is fragile and we are often too easily broken,

then let today be the day we celebrate love, so beautifully transparent

with its perfumes and melancholy vines.

 

Come me with where the lions roam free

and give over your weary heart to rest in mine. 

 

I long to be once again in ancient sands, in pristine gardens,

in God's country listening to the wild things speak.

 

Let us be where the journey is loving,

where the tribesmen know secrets we have forgotten.

 

Come with me now where the white lions are walking. 

          I have heard them calling your name.

 

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If you are not familiar with Linda Tucker's White Lions, please clink on this link:

 

www.whitelions.org

 

In addition to the award winning poem, Faded Heiroglyphs, two more Zayra's poems have been generously included in the African Legend Series: Leopard Song and Tears of Lion.  

All proceeds from this compilation will go directly to aid the conservation of these showcased beings.

Take a look at Aquillrelle's online journal! Zayra's essay "Skydiving into Euphoria" is published in Issue 3, along with her poem "Winged Hearts in Love." There are several talented and gifted poets in this magazine. Plus, as a bonus, Zayra's poem "Meditation" is published in Aquillrelle's Anthology 100 (available in print very soon)! 

For more info, follow this link: http://www.aquillrelle.com/magazine.htm 

 

Zayra's newest book "Leaving You Unpainted "is the story of love shared through poetry in an unpretentious and unadorned style, yet it is profoundly provocative with its visual sensual feast of beauty, art and love in its myriad of expressions. It is both haunting with sorrow and lyrical with divinity. Once you begin, you will be addicted to the end. It is a must read for those obsessive passionate souls and art lovers who understand that mystery is as much a part of love, as the obvious.

It is a must have for true romantics...

 

Many dear souls have offered prayers and support since May 6th when Zayra's car was totalled by an oncoming vehicle. The other driver ran a red light and t-boned the driver's side of Zayra's car at full speed.  She wishes to thank everyone for their love and offerings.  It will take some time to fully recover from the accident but she is grateful to be alive and deeply thankful for all the love that continues to be sent in her direction.

Every day is a miracle. Forgiveness, Compassion and Love are the only real choices worth making. Every breath is a gift.  It takes great courage to live the life you are born to live, don't let anything or anyone stop you from reaching for your star.  

Zayra's poem Faded Hieroglyphs received the honor of first place in the African Legends competition hosted by Michele Stewart, in honor of the White Lion Global Protection Trust and the Leopard Conservation Project.  African Legends is destined to be a beautiful coffee table book with magnificent artwork, additional creative writing and inspired poety. It is such a heart warming joy and honor to be included in this collection of work.

Zayra would like to thank Linda Tucker of the White Lion Global Protection Trust, Fred Berrange of the Leopard Conservation Project, Michele Stewart, and the other judges, for their heart centered approach to life, to creating a sacred place for such magnificent beings, and for including Zayra's poetry in their visionary work.

When the book becomes available, we will send out an announcement. In the meantime, feel free to support the White Lion Global Protection Trust (www.whitelions.org) and the Leopard Conservation Project (www.leopardcon.co.za).

Zayra is going on the air for an interview and poetry reading!

Tune in! Santa Clara University's KSCU 103.3 FM to listen to Zayra and DJ "Mr. Clean" on "The Delerium Show." DJ "Mr. Clean" is a spoken word poet and will be reading some duet pieces with Zayra! It is sure to be a great show!

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Time: 5-6 PM

Santa Clara University, Benson Center, 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara.  The station is 103.3 FM in the South Bay and streaming live online www.kscu.org.

Studio Request Line: 408-554-kscu (5728) 

Feel free to call in with questions or comments!

www.kscu.org.

 

Zayra met Kurt through Mills College, as her daughter Natori is a student who is actively involved with sports, both swimming and crew.  Kurt is multi-faceted and talented.  He is a teacher, coach, mentor and stellar photographer. 

To see more of Kurt's photographic talents, including Zayra's daughter Natori, visit his website here:

http://www.swimbayarea.com/Photos.html

Zayra is grateful that he shot studio photos for her new book release, especially considering that she doesn't spend as much time in the water as she writes poetry about water!

To see the Oakland studio photos of Zayra by Kurt, go to the "Gallery" and scroll down.

 

The interview with Suzanne Barnett is now available on YouTube! It was great fun! Check it out!

 

Zayra's new book "The Secrets of Unknown Flowers" due for press in 2010.

Plus there is a new audio collection in the works "Love Takes the Long Way Home"...

more to come...

Zayra was interviewed tonight by Suzanne Barnett for the studio series, which features interesting, wacky, and "hot" new artists (as Suzanne likes to say) in the pursuit of perpetuating dreams, fun and nonsense that inspires.  Stay tuned for the show's release date.  In the meantime, feel free to visit Suzanne's website to read all about her exciting line up of artists, cooks, dancers and musicians all creating something in the great madness of being passionately alive!

http://www.suzannestvshow.com/

It is something you will enjoy!

In addition to Zayra's MySpace deletion, as she moves forward into a more focused approach toward sharing her work, she deleted LinkedIn with 250 connections and 17 recommendations, and All Poetry with 272 friends, over 12,000 comments, more than 120 contests, several trophies and enough poems to fill three books.  It was with careful thought and consideration that she deleted the accounts. It was after five years of multi-platformed internet "networking" that she decided to streamline her art into a few well choosen locations that will allow for deeper focus and personal control with less distractions.

She looks forward to sharing her materials via her website, blog, Twitter and Friendfeed, as well as growing into new avenues of expression. May you all be blessed with great joy and awakening in 2010!

Peace!

Zayra is grateful to MySpace for the fan base that started in 2006 but it is time to say good-bye after 111,365 plays and 59,266 views. What an illuminating experience!

The top two tracks launched and shared through MySpace were "I am SHE" and "Drowned Cathedral." 

"I am SHE" on its first run was featured in conjunction with Twin13 in the UK and had over 23,000 plays, then its on second run over 11,000 plays, for a grand total of 34,000 plays!  It was definitely the top favorite from the Crowned Compassion collection! 

"Drowned Cathedral" is not to be ignored with a near 10,000 play mark in six months from the Sleep in the Sea Tonight with Me poetry collection. 

Considering that we are talking about poetry here, then these are really generous numbers for which Zayra is humbly grateful to everyone for listening to and sharing with their friends.  She will remember MySpace as the first connection with others globally who were interested in her poetry and graciously befriended her work, as well as spread it to others.  In some ways it is sad to see MySpace fade out but in other ways it is a great reminder that all things have a natural cycle, even unnatural things in cyberspace!

If you are interested in finding Zayra's poetry, it can be found on iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, ReverbNation and many other digital on line locations. You may also order the CD's throuh CD Baby or by contacting Zayra directly at zayra.yves@gmail.com.

Zayra is sharing her creative journey and process with the circle on Sunday at 11:00 AM at New Sun Celebrations.  If you are in the area, feel free to join us....

Experience Transformation thru Your Own Creative Voice!

Free up your creative spirit and live from total abundance...tap into your creativity as a means of growing and sharing your joy!

This is your opportunity to become happier, healthier and more prosperous through powerful exercises, poetry, art, music and energy healing!

If arriving by car, allow time for parking to be in the Center by 10:45am. Other transportation and location info available at: www.OurCelebration.org.

On Tuesday, October 6th between 3:00 and 6:00 PM, Zayra will be a guest speaker in the course "Spiritual Intelligence" taught by Daniel Deslauriers at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

http://www.ciis.edu/


Zayra will be sharing her poetry and discussing her journey within the domain of Spiritual Intelligence.  She would like to thank Dr. Deslauriers for his generosity in asking her to be part of the experience.

NEW BOOK RELEASE: Color Me Pomegranate

 

 

Two poems by Zayra Yves, "a love story inside the structure of colour" and "inside the field of my soul," are published in the most recent release by KREATIV in South African anthology titled: Flax to Gold.

Please refer to the following link and scroll down to section six. http://allpoetry.com/poem/5626589

This anthology is available and can be ordered from Myra Lochner at e-mail address: myrataal@mweb.co.za. You may order it from the
address below:

KREATIV SA
POSBUS.PO BOX 4404
GEORGE-OOS.GEORGE EAST
6539
SUID-AFRIKA.SOUTH AFRICA

Zayra is grateful for this honor.

"Transfiguration: Art, Poetry and Mini-Collages"

Art is an expression of the heart, dreams and soul. This is an opportunity to experience the transfiguration of your inner most psyche through art, poetry and mini-collage. You will use art and poetry to draw out the song and image of your dreamscape as it manifests in a new figure with a new map to navigate. Creative journeys and supplies are provided.

Divine Science Community Center
1540 Hicks Ave., Campbell, CA

July 23, 2009 @ 8:30 AM
http://www.theawarenessnetwork.org/

Come join us for the journey! Hope to see you there!

You can now download the Chiller room as a Podcast, and play it anytime. It was the final show on Frome FM and features a track from Acabella and Zayra Yves and many Big Ibitza chillout summer Anthems.

http://fromefm.co.uk/pcasts/media/090621chillerroom.mp3

IN OTHER WORDS bookstore Events - AUTHOR READING: Zayra Yves Reading "Empty as Nirvana"

Time: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:00 p.m.
Location: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources


"Empty as Nirvana" is a passageway between worlds, it is a fusion between the modern and ancient. It hides nothing as it explores the moments of arrival and departure in relationship, as well as in religion, tribal traditions, love and heartbreak. We are exposed to the compassionate nature as much as the haunting memories of survival after savage experiences. In this book we hear the voices of Buddhists and mothers mixed together; of Zimbabweans, South Africans, Zulu's, White Lions and Egyptians. Zayra Yves shows us that she is capable of seeing into the soul of our soul that leaves us feeling pure rather than exposed, sane rather than lost. She is a passion-filled force embracing both her human desires as well as the divine essence. "Empty as Nirvana" has been compiled from both new material and previously published poems that have been included in magazines, journals, audio recordings, radio broadcasts, and other print publications. Yves is a multi-faceted and thought provoking writer as she delves into the raw soul exposed in all of its paradox, pain and healing. Her poetry is often spiritual without being religious while it is earthy, mystical, flowing - like a river that moves through the universe of stars. In its course, it reveals the human suffering that cries from the abyss, the majestic cathedral of the ceremonial soul, the erotic body of light, the undeniable presence of the muse, the great hope for a more expansive state of compassion, and the rapture of total abandonment of love.

If you live in Portland, come join us at IN OTHER WORDS bookstore! We will love to have you there!

http://www.inotherwords.org
In Other Words Bookstore
8 B NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
Tel: 503-232-6003

Peace.