I posted about the the Three Year Anniversary Celebration at YES Gallery two weeks ago, and shared a poem that I had written in May that had inspired the title of the event with a line from it that was written on the invitation. On the day itself, among all of the beautiful community members and Artists who shared their time and gifts there was one woman who I had met before when she'd come into the gallery and who offered to share some of her spoken word and sung poetry. I had always told her in the past that she'd be welcome to do that, and so when she arrived and after a little while offered to read a few things, I was delighted and said yes.
Her name is Carmen Vega, and she performs in other places all over Jersey City and the surrounding area. I've seen some of her posts and videos of her readings and of the poems she writes and sings, and it was wonderful to have her share her work at YES Gallery. I had asked her if I could videotape and post and when she said yes I was able to videotape one of her pieces in its entirety which I'll share here. It was a beautiful afternoon and evening, and having Carmen and her beautiful presence and words and song added some very special moments to this celebration of community.
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