Poetry Slam: Lisa Shaffer's Poem, Tony Kranz Thanks

Now I can share my original poem that I presented at the Blue Moon Poetry Slam tonight. So proud to be supporting the arts in spirit, with money, and by participating as a judge and a poet. There was some amazing talent tonight!

Encinitas 
by Lisa Shaffer

Encinitas, what a home
Inspired me to write a poem
‘Bout beaches, boards, bikinis, bikes,
Horses, dog parks, surfers, hikes.

Encinitas has it all
A property that belonged to Hall
A Fellowship of Self Realization
Peace, love, and meditation

Stop signs and space in Olivenhain
The Ranch – a community by design
In Cardiff people take a stand
Leucadia - funky is our brand

Historic downtown 101
Lots of bars and lots of fun.
New Encinitas – are you awake?
How many Walmarts will it take?

Running for Council, am I crazy?
Not a job for one who’s lazy.
Council manages our money.
Are we sure there’s nothing funny

Going on inside our City?
Politics is rarely pretty.
I’ll bring an ethical perspective,
Avoiding rudeness and invective.

Got no agenda, just want to serve.
I’m rising on the learning curve.
Vote Shaffer on November 6 -
An election you don’t want to miss.
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Message from Tony Kranz


Congratulations to all the poets that put their names in the popcorn bucket and took to the stage to perform. The finals produced the first-ever tie for the grand prize. The Cory vs. Rudy Bonus Poetry was epic.

Thanks to all who attended, and a special thanks to the Full Moon Poets Society, led by Danny Salzhandler, Swami Bruce Stephens and Jim Babwe. Encinitas is lucky to have them.

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