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About melbrake

Mel Brake is an awarding winning Philadelphia based poet/singer/song writer, whose poetry has appeared in several media outlets and journals, including Philadelphia Poets 2007, 2008 and 2009, Mad Poets Review, Fox Chase Review, and The Philadelphia Bulletin. In addition, Long Island Sounds: An Anthology of Poetry, Writing Outside The Lines (WOSTL) Anthology, Word Riot Magazine, The New Verse News, Word Salad Magazine and Poetry Ink 2010 has published his works. Recently, his band, the Mel Brake Family Band performed a benefit concert at Cross Road Café in Delaware County. He is the Founder and Executive Director of MPW, a non-profit organization, focusing on using the arts to reach children in the Tri-state area. In addition, his first chapbook, “Obama Poetry Project” is available at: MelBrakEpress.blogspot.com.

My Niece Favorite Things

Posted on May 21, 2012

My niece may not have watched one single frame of Julie Andrew’s “The Sound of Music”. But she knows contemporary music, and she has helped me to appreciate some of her favorite things. I believe that the young can learn … Continue reading →

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Hieros Gamos 2012: April National Poetry Month

Posted on April 23, 2012

Hieros Gamos 2012 By Mel Brake She reunited with her lover He has been away from home For millennia She waited alone In the isolated cold and space But she did not want the children To think about their father … Continue reading →

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Professors Come Together On Aztec Prophectic Date: May 20, 2012

Posted on April 18, 2012

Pressbox (Press Release) – According to Master Astrologer Celeste Teal on May 20, 2012, the stars will align over the Middle East during a solar eclipse to signify a major event. But the real action will occur in the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin and Our Nephews

Posted on March 22, 2012

My Deer Boy Written by Mel Brake Like a white tail deer My boy is a target Now that he has come of age He is not that cute little black boy Who sings in church, “ I have climbed … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2012 Davy Jone’s Locker and His Mother

Posted on February 29, 2012

The Son’s Prayer Written by Mel Brake Bless me Mother Goddess From above and below Bless me with peace Give me the strength Mother Goddess From above and below The strength to carry out your will Bless me Mother Goddess … Continue reading →

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JEAN GALLIANO RESURRECTS FROM THE DEAD

Posted on February 21, 2012

Much like the scientific discovery of a 30,000 year seed that was planted and secreted in Serbian permafrost and revived only a few days ago. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2103936/Ancient-plant-brought-life-buried-squirrels-Siberian-permafrost-30-000-years-ago.html Jean Galliano has written a story, “Angel’s Eye”. Her covers depicts a woman who … Continue reading →

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The Flood Gates Are Open: Give Now!

Posted on February 21, 2012

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Whitney Houston and Valentine’s Day Commeration

Posted on February 15, 2012

Mel Brake Presented by Poets and Prophets on February 14, 2012: Honors Whitney Houston and Valentine’s Day.

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Presenting 17-Year-Old Poet: Terrance Jones-

Posted on February 6, 2012

MA Life Part 1 I live my life Like an unknown book Sometimes I think I am way to hard I have little friends But that gonna end I wish I wasn’t in this pen I have three sisters Two … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2012: Haiti… Are We Not Our Brother’s Keeper

Posted on January 12, 2012

Precious Haiti Written by Mel Brake Haiti sounds like hate I Rhymes with Baby doc And Papa doc Feels like Made in USA But Unlike the Mariel Boatlift The people are excluded from Entering Black Dark White teeth African Looking … Continue reading →

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