A Love Poem: The Arab Spring and The Egyptian Revolution

Celebration 2.0

we would have held hands on the streets
and embraced for the journo
swooping me off my feet
wiping the blood and tears from my face
but that was another eleven, eleven
now you find me in the crowd
searching for my name
the likes of which you had not seen
blue eyes blurring, watering
and you chase me, hunt me
on the wall, behind the wall
a toppling message collapses bricks
our palace now empty
we are alone with our new desires
liberating freedom, passionate words
now I find you in the crowd
knowing your name intimately
repeating the comments I had not heard
brown eyes weary, hopeful
and I chase you, hunt you
we could have held hands on the streets
and embraced for the journo
lifting each other off our feet
wiping the blood and sweat from our face
but this was another eleven, eleven
instead, we chose to make love
and it was revolutionary

- Patti Friday, 

Poet Industries 

(From the ebook 'Society of Prophet Men')

Buy your instant ebook copy here.

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I wrote the above poem to honor the events I watched unfold. Feb. 11, 2011.

The first wave of the Arab Spring culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak after 18 days of widespread protests, marking a pivotal moment in Egypt's modern political history. Mubarak's 30-year authoritarian rule ends with the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council.

COPYRIGHT 2007-2025 Patti Friday b.1959.

The Most Romantic Valentine's Gift

What do you dream about or remember when you think of a 'Prophet Man'? 

These are selected poems from a year of love, lies, loss and life. 

Poetry is sexy! 

Could this be the perfect Valentine's gift?

Reading poetry to your LOVER is very sexy and romantic.

I am happy to offer my eBook of selected poems for $2 this week.

You may purchase it here. Great for mobile/tablets too!

Love to you,

Patti

xo

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Reading. Listening. Learning. Improving. Hanging out with successful people. Photographer. Pirate. Bubby. CANADA @pattifriday

Surprise $2 Poetry Book

My book of selected poems is available for $2. Yes. You read that correctly...$2.  You many purchase it here. Poetry is sexy!

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Thoughts of Egypt

Celebration 2.0

we would have held hands on the streets
and embraced for the journo
swooping me off my feet
wiping the blood and tears from my face
but that was another eleven, eleven
now you find me in the crowd
searching for my name
the likes of which you had not seen
blue eyes blurring, watering
and you chase me, hunt me
on the wall, behind the wall
a toppling message collapses bricks
our palace now empty
we are alone with our new desires
liberating freedom, passionate words
now I find you in the crowd
knowing your name intimately
repeating the comments I had not heard
brown eyes weary, hopeful
and I chase you, hunt you
we could have held hands on the streets
and embraced for the journo
lifting each other off our feet
wiping the blood and sweat from our face
but this was another eleven, eleven
instead, we chose to make love
and it was revolutionary

- Patti Friday, Poet Industries (From the book 'Society o f Prophet Men')

Buy your instant book copy here.
Buy your 'actual' book copy here.

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Now Open Black Friday (My Holiday Store)

I'll be heading south early next week for a shoot. Jamaica!  I've opened my holiday store right here right now - just for you!  Here is the merch made by me that you might have on your list!

1. My Books

Babies (a novel)
Freshwater (a photography book)
Society of Prophet Men (a book of selected poems)

2. My Art

5 to choose from here!

Happy Shopping!
Thank you so much for shopping with me!
PFXO

Memories of Summer Poetry

Under the canopy of shady maple trees;  in the heat of lazy midsummer days, a good cup of tea, a smile-making piece of chocolate cake and a book of sensual poetry.  Can one ask for anything more peaceful, soothing, relaxing and lovely?  My book of selected poems, Society of Prophet Men may be purchased here. 

Photo Credit:  Taylor Hoit