FALL EQUINOX

FALL EQUINOX 2009-

Sep 22, '09 6:55 AM for everyone

An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the Sun being vertically above a point on the Equator. The term equinoxaequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, the night and day are approximately equally long. It may be better understood to mean that latitudes +L and -L north and south of the equator experience nights of equal length. can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. The name "equinox" is derived from the Latin

The word is also used for the same event happening on other planets and in setting up a celestial coordinate system; see equinox (celestial coordinates).

At an equinox, the Sun is at one of two opposite points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator (i.e. declination 0) and ecliptic intersect. These points of intersection are called equinoctial points: the vernal point and the autumnal point. By extension, the term equinox may denote an equinoctial point.

An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time (rather than two whole days), when there is a location on the Earth's Equator where the centre of the Sun can be observed to be vertically overhead, occurring around March 20/21 and September 22/23 each year.

POETRY WEDNESDAY-QANCE WITH WIND

POETRY WEDNESDAY-DANCE WITH WIND Sep 21, '09 4:51 PM for everyone DANCE WITH WIND wind is the fate we are facing wind is the life we are touching every second wind is the love we don't understand but feel wind is the bridge we cannot see but feel wind is wind is wind is wind is wind wind is the rope we to ourselves not to be free wind is............................................................... wind is..............................................................wind is......................................... Driving into human imagination unknowingly wind doesn't know anying but rotation of nature with chaotic truths no DNA-affected fingerprints Nyein Way Biography of Nyein Way a poet, performance artist, writer and educator Date of Birth: January 19,1962 Real Name: U Maung Maung Thein Pen Name: Nyein Way(There can have another poet with the name Nyein Wai or nyein way: be careful! ! ! ! ! ! Education: B.A.(English) , Post-graduate Diploma in English Language Teaching, Cambridge Certicate in ELT(CEELT Level 2) Publications: (1) An anthology of poems within 20 years named'Words and Tree' in 2005 (2) An educational book'Classroomology' in 1999 (3) Video art: Isolated Sports in 2005 shown in poetry workshop and poetry reading programme in 2005 in Yangon (4) A Poetics Book 'Conceptual Poetics and Contemporary poet' in August,2009. About my poems: All my poems are about the bridges alternative realities are wired.When the basic humanities are fragmented in any situations, realities are multifaceted beings and poetry is made through life as bridges for peace, humanity and intellectual growth I never write poems under the category 'Politics'. Inspirations: Gertrude Stein, John Cage, Jackson Mac Low, W.H.Auden, Zukofsky, Alan Gingberg, Frank O'hara, Charles Bernstein, Kenneth Goldsmith, ancient asian poets and poetics, Zen Buddists'practice and conceptualization process, any cartoons and children literature and everyday life of ordinary people Sound_of_Wind.mp3 - Link back to the Poetry Wednesday tour on Laurita's page

Poetry Wednesday-FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Poetry Wednesday-FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Poetry Wednesday-FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS magnify
Sonnet: Diwali

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Today’s the `Festival of Lights’ all o’er;
A joyful day for minds and hearts and souls;
And people throng the Temples to offer,
Prayers, resolving to take better roles.

And most of them are richly clad and clean,
And eat such dainty foods and sweets with mirth;
Whilst noisy crackers burst, their lights are seen,
It seems to be a happy day on Earth!

But are there not hearts woe-filled, very sad?
Denied of laughter, smiles for days;
Today’s the triumph of Good over bad;
But what about the wastage in much ways?
True joy is when you see someone else smile!
True charity gives joy in Heav’nly style.
Dr John Celes


A LITTLE DIFFERENT POEM BUT I THINK VERY RELEVANT FOR THIS HOLIDAY TIME OF YEAR-OTHER CULTURES ALSO HAVE FESTIVALS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND MUCH MUCH LONGER THAN OUR CHRISTMAS

The Tradition of Lights

The Tradition of Lights
The Diwali illuminations with lighted diyas bring the supernatural brightness and joy with the hope of finding light in darkness, achieving knowledge where there is ignorance, and spreading love amidst hatred. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Light is significant in Hinduism because it signifies goodness. So, during the Festival of Lights, 'deeps', or oil lamps, are burned throughout the day and into the night to ward off darkness and evil.

Homes are filled with these oil lamps, candles and lights. Some people use decorated light candles, some decorated diya or clay lamps, and other decorative lights and put them in their windows for the festival. Traditionally people use 'earthen lamps' with cotton wicks and oil to light up the dark night. As man progresses, tradition gives way to modernity. Similarly, earthen lamps have replaced candles of various colors and forms. Electric lights of different shapes and sizes illuminate the dark, cold nights of Diwali

The idea behind the Festival of Lights comes from various versions of an ancient Hindu story. In northern India, the tale tells about the holy Lord Rama's return from a twelve-year exile and the celebration by the people for their beloved hero. The pious and rejoicing people decorated their city with candles and lights to welcome him back. In southern India, the story talks of the Goddess Durga's triumph over the evil demon Narakasura. This triumph of good over evil brought back the light of knowledge and truth to mankind.

In the city, as elsewhere, Diwali celebrations have become contemporary in keeping with the changing times. Until a decade ago, most city households used to illuminate their houses with the warm, sparkling bright lights of earthen lamps. But now, in addition to these diyas, wax candles of various colours and forms and colored electric bulbs of different shapes and sizes are illuminated soon after dusk.

Those who have a fancy for different types of earthen lamps can opt for handi lamps (earthen lamps shaped as handis or bowls). Some of these handi lamps with the designer touch, with innovative designs glittering and sparkling on them, are sold by a few women from their home boutiques. Then there are also the star-shaped earthen diyas that hold a large quantity of oil and five wick in one lamp and are available at roadside stalls. Corners of rooms and puja rooms can be decorated and lighted up with brass, copper or metal lamps.

Candles also offer a wide choice. There are the regular rod-shaped candles available in small, medium and large sizes at all roadside kiosks and shops. For those looking for designer candles, there are the flower-shaped and heart-shaped floating candles in soft hues. These scented candles when placed in glass bowls filled with water will float and burn for about two-and-a-half hours. Besides, the stores also has a collection of glass gel candles that burn for days together and are drip-free.

I THINK THIS IS A WONDERFUL FESTIVAL