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                                        Poem: It Could Be a Paradise  | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: It Could Be a Paradise. This entry was posted on September 23, 2016, in Personal Notes. This ain’t Hollywood. A ghetto, a paradise. But it’s not so far. It could be bright lights. Or red carpet premiere. It could be a paradise. That we could hold dear. Sometimes it’s all colour. Sometimes it’s rust and gray. It can be dim and gloomy. It can be bright sunny day. But only in my eyes. Sometimes it’s all ugly. It’s where my perception lies. I want to walk in paradise. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Why Welland Doesn’t Have an Arts Scene | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Why Welland Doesn’t Have an Arts Scene. This entry was posted on July 17, 2014, in Personal Notes. The culture of ignorance remains steadfast in this rust-belt town. It has manifested itself into a legacy of hopelessness for many and continues to drive away talent, as most elements are controlled by small-minded individuals who prefer inertia to action. Attitude: Art is important, though not a silver bullet solution. It contributes to the betterment of society as ...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: Each Time, There is a Secret  | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: Each Time, There is a Secret. This entry was posted on October 25, 2016, in The Written Word. Each time, there is a secret. A time when no-one’s there. A hidden secret history. With me that you share. In a place beyond their eyes. You tell me that you have these walls. But let me see though them a bit. I keep my doors open. But only when you’re near. I know you say that you may be numb. But of this, I have no fear. Whether on a morning. Along water gently passing. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: Birthday | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. This entry was posted on October 26, 2016, in The Written Word. I’ve compiled a list. Of what I’ve done. Of what I’ve dreamed. Of things not made. Of secrets I hide. Of what I have. Of what I’ve not. Of what I’ve remembered. Of what I’ve forgot. Of times I’ve had. Of those now gone. Of words once said. Of what’s left on. Of who I am. Of what I’ve been. Of what I’ve been left out. Of what I am all in. I tally the score. Of all the years. And how many more. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: New Year’s Eve 2016 | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: New Year’s Eve 2016. This entry was posted on December 31, 2016, in Personal Notes. The revelries will ring in. And things will end. Will share cheer and joy. Words will come out dumb. On a sticky dance floor. Old fears are passing. New hopes are beginning. At the strike of a clock. But still the same. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Address never made public). 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: This Ball of Light  | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: This Ball of Light. This entry was posted on September 13, 2016, in Personal Notes. What spell has been cast. From this ball of light. As darkness surrounds me. A heart that is open. A touch that heals. A mind that ponders. A soul that feels. There may be no angels. And there are only dreams. But behind bright eyes. All not as it seems. Strength in her action. Pure in her heart. Such a work of art. You are the sun. I’m a star shining bright. Both of us break. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: I Just Can’t Get You Out Of My Head  | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: I Just Can’t Get You Out Of My Head. This entry was posted on September 16, 2016, in Personal Notes. It’s late at night. I’m lying in bed. But I just can’t get you. Out of my head. Maybe you’ll be in dreams. Just like in my thoughts. The way that you laugh. The way that you smile. The look in your eyes. That carries for miles. The sound of your voice. The way that you walk. The thoughts in your head. The sound when you talk. The feeling I get. It dispels the blue. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        September | 2016 | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Posted in September 2016. Poem: Pretend It’s Not There. It’s not just me It ain’t only here The pain, the despair Living in fear Problems arise But few accept task Keep walking on Ignore what is asked Pretend it’s not there That it’s all well and good That there are no problems In this neighbourhood But I can’t unsee The things I that I … Continue reading →. Poem: It Could Be a Paradise. Poem: I Just Can’t Get You Out Of My Head. Poem: This Ball of Light. What spell h...
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        Poem: None of You Shall Ever See | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Poem: None of You Shall Ever See. This entry was posted on November 14, 2016, in The Written Word. None of you shall ever see. My silent boundless ecstasy. Nor shall you experience. All my darkest tragedy. The silent moments I cannot share. The flood of feelings whilst none are there. My greatest joys at falling rain. The bright sun that illuminates my pain. The pensive thoughts that keep me apart. The beauty that flows from my heart. The only things I know to be true. 
                                     
                                    
                                        
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                                        August | 2016 | The Black Lantern
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                                        Words and Pictures from James Takeo. Posted in August 2016. Poem: You Don’t Understand. You just don’t get it…. Continue reading →. Poem: A World Of My Own. No more ugly walls! Continue reading →. Poem: Maybe It’s Just Me. Poem: Goodbye, Mr Sunday. Not how to start my morning. Continue reading →. Poem: Conqueror of Gray. The war is never over…. Continue reading →. Downtown Welland Art Wall: Meet The Artists. Poem: King of the Flowers. Sunflower grows… Continue reading →. Poem: New Year’s Eve 2016.