So far I have written

#dearbluebullet – against police brutality

#dearmilitarybullet – anti-war

#deargangbullets – against gang violence

#dearactivibullets – encouraging activists, allies and #blacklivesmatter chapters around the world

#dearhunterbullet – against hunting for sport

if you have any idea that I have not covered yet please post it in the comments. I will be posting the broadsides for sale by the end of this week.

https://www.facebook.com/events/452928131419638/

we need:
canned food, diapers, cleaning products, paper towels, batteries, shoes, etc

“Love is a never ending circle that continues to grow with each passing year.”-Simone Nikkole

1 love,
Simone aka Azucar

I went to jersey city slam last night finally quelling my friend Lyte Epps. Hes been wanting me to hit that stage since forever… i got there… everyone standing around, place dark and i find out it they told everyone 9 but it doesn’t start til 10… strike 1

I came all the way from work in Brooklyn to spit…knowing that i would only get an hour / hour and half artist inspiration was saddening. But i met a dope poet that often frequents the Nuyorican, i was feeling a little better. I also met a person who frequents Louder Arts so i was thinking about taking away strike 1. But no, Be on time.. i understand an half hour grace period but an hour! C’mon..

But then the host came up… she was soooo long winded! Say the rules and get to steppin love! I do appreciate the dirty hiaku u spit before my set, that was dope… but strike 2 for you not wearing shoes… professionalism love professionalism…

I performed “how to make sugar” and a new piece, “patience”… so glad i didn’t do “lesson plan” (only 4 people would hv gotten it)..

On the open mike, there were some good deep poets that i thoroughly enjoyed. You could tell the artistry; i love that. Two outta four comedians were good… and then the poet laureate of Union City came up…Strike 3.. aweful!

Strike 4… inside jokes with the regulars… not including the new folks…

The slam… the sacrificial poet was timid… you couldn’t hear her… she had some dope lines but the piece needed work… i mean when u say sacrificial poet i am expected to be blown away ie Louder Arts & Nuyorican… plus i talked to her before it started & she said SHE WASN’T A POET! how you hv someone as a sacrificial poet who doesn’t even think she’s a poet?!?! Really JC! Really! STRIKES 5 AND 6!

Because it started an hour late, only got to hear 1 person in the slam…. Theron… he restored my faith in the slam… but when i saw his score against the sacrificial poet… i was done… not really gonna put a strike here bc the truth is… SOMETIMES THE AUDIENCE HAS NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE DOING?!…

the strike 7 goes to the time penalty…I don’t know how you deserve to have the harshest time penalty in all of slam..1 pt deduction every second if your poem exceeds 3min20s…

The moral of this story is… I hope u believe in you have a second chance to make a first impression bc JC slam… u really need that second chance!

Some sour Azúcar this morning!
Peace!

Advocate of words blessed my heart reminding me of the enticing rhtymn and love beat of Salsa… making me wish i had my own salsero.

Rainmaker performed an awesome piece about his Grandmother… i could envision the sandy and clear Jamaican beaches as i enjoy my mangoes and my ginep. I miss savoring ocho rios and getting lost in the waterfalls and canopies of fern gully. I cherish the lessons o get from grandma and others no matter how strong their broken patois is..

Raul is Raul… doing his own thing and captivating the audience with his every movement,  every syllable. I pray one day i can have that same command.

I love being around likeminded people who have big hearts… it helps remind me that i do belong in this sometimes cold world….

Sharing warmth with the world after being inspired,
Simone Nikkole aka Azúcar

To follow my journey completing the 30 in 30, check out my twitter daily throughout the month of September and follow #nuInk and #newInk (2 most reliable) or #30in30 … most of the time in the tweet I cannot fit #30in30 so follow #nuInk for snippets of ALL of my new pieces…

I will also be creating a 30 in 30 page on the website on Sept 15th, 2012 and updating it daily so you can track the progress I have made!

Poetically Blessed and Challenged!
Simone Nikkole pka Azucar

Don’t just stand and stare and don’t move… you knew where you were going so act like it. Worship and praise the lord through art and music… don’t act like a rock… be an audience..

ENOUGH RAMBLING…
poetically blessed,
Simone Nikkole

I like Hip Hop but I cannot stand when your songs don’t really have substance but what you talk about after your set is done is really deep and meaningful. Be 100% all the time… not 50% because you think it won’t be liked or make money… Come on People! That really pissed me off and soured the rest of the night until the open mic.

I don’t know if I’d be back because of my sentiment about being Real and the fact that it started so late.. But I will give them another shot.. I’ll check out the Wednesday show when my schedule frees up.. but no guarantee.

100% real, 100% of the time,
Simone Nikkole pka Azucar

~ Pinot Grigio & Fettacini Alfredo
~ Merlot & Pasta bergonaise
~ White Zinfandel & some vegetable pasta (didn’t like it… blocked the name out… lol)
~ Port wine & fried dessert ravoli

I loved the first two pastas, hated the merlot ( like everyone at my table), and loved the White Zinfandel (its one the list of drinks i drink… i rarely deviate). I didn’t have the Port Wine because the gracious waiter did not give it to me because i was driving home… Thank God because it was raining animals once i got closer home and i couldn’t see! Anyway… the fried ravioli was like “I will work for food!” So i enjoyed the gelato on the side and the chocolate covered berries….

It was nice seeing Rachelle again and networking with people. But i am really surprised that people really need so much CP time to get an event full. I couldn’t believe it. An hour and 45 min late cushion! Come on people we have to be better than that! Especially for a classy event…

Sippin’ some zinfandel,
Simone Nikkole aka Azúcar

As i mentioned reiki knowledgeable people…. the brother and sister duo told me about my bright green nails (via Reiki For Holistic Health) :

GREEN AURA COLOR MEANING: Relates to heart and lungs. It is a very comfortable, healthy color of nature. When seen in the aura this usually represents growth and balance, and most of all, something that leads to change. Love of people, animals, nature; teacher; social

Bright emerald green: A healer, also a love-centered person

Yellow-Green: Creative with heart, communicative

Simone Nikkole and Mocha (butter)Fly were out in full force networking… Sí.Nik Productions may have gained some clientele too! I can’t wait for Wednesday at Park 33 ; i just know if these people i met attend it will definitely be a serious Azúcar party!

Until Wednesday my lovely Dulces!

Who should attend: Everyone who likes art or poetry ; Everyone who loves LOVE

Poetically Blessed,
Simone Nikkole