Book launch invitation: Doug von Koss's "Gratitude Goulash, Poems & Stuff" Sunday, November 19 in Sebastopol

[Larry Robinson]

Dear Lovers of beauty, language and life,
            You are cordially invited to join us for a reading and book launch by Doug von Koss. 

Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the home of Rebecca Evert in Sebastopol, CA.  Seating is limited.  For the address and to reserve a seat, please e-mail Rebecca at revert at sonic.net <mailto:revert at sonic.net>. 
 
Truth be told, Gratitude Goulash, Poems & Stuff has already been launched by Amazon but this will be the first reading of the new book by Doug.  Amazon says, “Here are 32 poems to astonish and delight the most reluctant reader of poetry. A new voice from a wise elder with an intact sense of humor. An extra bonus comes in the form of 5 pieces of whimsy disguised as "Stuff."  What have you got to lose?”
 
 Doug von Koss is an artist, teacher and performer who presents chanting workshops, poetry performances, rituals and other festive surprises around the world.  We know Doug from his many years of spoken word performances with Rumi’s Caravan, his circles of call and response singing with The Noah Project and his work with The Redwood Men’s Center. Please join us as Doug releases his latest creation into the world.  It won’t be an ordinary afternoon.
 







Gratitude Goulash

Take down your biggest pot,
bigger than you think you need.
Slice, dice or cut into manageable pieces
the desiccated remains
of all your life's
calamitous events.

Look around for missed ingredients.
Add clean water, local honey and vinegar.
Bring this mess to a rolling boil then
simmer on a back burner for several days.

When your kitchen smells good,
Ask a  close friend to come over.
Get out two old bowls,
they need not match.
Just before serving add a dollop of success
and a smidgen of failure.
Then be very liberal with paprika.

Solemnly  bless the goulash,
and take a few bites…
Laugh together, forgive yourself,
then gratefully
go out to eat.

  - Doug von Koss
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