On the Face of It

Posted on April 25, 2015 by predencia

Writing Creatively With Spirit

Ita Gooden reads from her collection of poems 'On the Face of It' Ita Gooden reads from her collection of poems ‘On the Face of It’

Ita Godden aka Miss Culture Jam aka C J Lewis had a triumphant launch of her first collection of poetry On the Face of Itat the Nuvo Cocktail Bar in Brindley Place Birmingham last night – April 24.

Hosted by Sue Brown and chaired by Roy McFarlene (Birmingham 2010-11 Poet Laureate) we were treated to delicious mix from Ita’s ‘book of life’.

Roy McFarlene chairing the night Roy McFarlene chairing the night

She read love poems, poems about the absurdities of life, touching poems about her parents and a few raunchy near the knuckle poems. Some accompanied by musicians, others standing on the strength and fluidity of Ita’s voice.

Sue Brown hosting the night Sue Brown hosting the night

Ita looked beautiful in blue and her energy gave everyone else permission to let go and enjoy themselves. Her friends and family came out to support her…

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Author of novels Dare to Love and Betrayed www.pennydixon.com poetry anthology Raw www.cymbalspublishing.co.uk and blogger www.writingcreativelywithspirit.com
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1 Response to On the Face of It

  1. Elaine Yap says:
    April 25, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    A lovely venue in the company of lovely friends. Wishing C.J Lewis every success!

    Reply

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