TO REMAIN HUMAN - BY BRIAN LEWIS

POEM BY BRIAN LEWIS

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinJune 6, 2026Comment

ANATOMY OF AN ARMPIT

Between our arms and chest lives a pyramid…

Bodymind Theory, Poetry and Music, AnatomyDavid LautersteinJune 5, 2026Comment

DISEASE, DISPOSITION AND DESTINY

A poem on dis-ease -of body and soul, dis-positions of posture and attitudes, destiny - mysterious yet real…

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinJanuary 4, 2026

ALGO PICANTE

There are peaceful explosions in tongues of the world that remind us how spicy life is.

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinDecember 9, 2025

MYSTIC FLOODS

Natural and political disasters first evoke our tears, genuine grief, and mourning. Afterwards, we start to seek causes—someone or something to blame. With global weather change ignored by some leaders and their readiness to re-enter the dark ages, we don't have to look far.

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinAugust 21, 2025Comment

DARK WAS THE NIGHT

“Dark was the Night / Cold was the Ground” is a song recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in 1927. Here is a poem I wrote inspired by him and the trajectory of the recording.

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinMay 21, 2025Comment

THE OUTER PANELS OF HEIRONYMUS BOSCH

We often see “The Garden of Earthly Delights” - but rarely the placid outer panels of this triptych.

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinMay 20, 2025Comment

FINN'S FANDANGO

A poem based on our new grandson’s inspiring and delightful movements and sounds.

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinMay 20, 2025Comment

SELAH

Recently a friend responded to our extended correspondence about life’s complications with one word. She wrote, “Selah.” I never had heard the word before and was intrigued. The deeper I explored the more mysterious and wonderful it became.

Poetry and Music, Bodymind Theory, TechniqueDavid LautersteinDecember 17, 2024Comment

HOW MUSIC COULD ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY SUFFERING

a poem - born, like so many, from wishful thinking…

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinDecember 17, 2024Comment

THROWBACK TO THE 60'S - THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL

For me - a young beatnik/folkie at the time - the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago was paradise.

Bodymind Theory, Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinDecember 16, 2024Comment

THE SPIRIT OF THE GARDEN - ISAMU TANIGUCHI

When a person, with pure appreciation and a peaceful mind, tries to compose with stones, grass and water in order to create one unified beauty – the formation is called a “garden.” In this context, the garden is the embodiment of the peaceful coexistence of all the elements of nature.

Bodymind Theory, Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinDecember 16, 2024Comment

FULCRUM

Fulcrum - a point of support on which a lever turns

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinNovember 15, 2024Comment

CENTRAL KITCHEN POEM

The World Central Kitchen has been doing the most tender work - helping people in need wherever they are. Please consider donating – https://tinyurl.com/2s4xurvx

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinNovember 15, 2024Comment

WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BEDSPREAD (a poem)

a poem on the (necessary) magic of horizontality

Bodymind Theory, Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinSeptember 13, 2024Comment

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

Blessed are the nourishers -

Poetry and MusicDavid LautersteinAugust 10, 2024Comment

REFLECTIONS ON POEMS AND BONES

The imagery of bones in poems and the poetic role of bones in our lives are herein explored in detail!