 | On May 22nd, The Southwest Manuscripters and the City of Torrance will once again play host to our mentor, Ray Bradbury!
Ray Bradbury, poet, author, playwright, will speak to SWM and the public at a free meeting on Friday, May 22th, at 7 p.m. Come early for a seat! He will be selling and signing his books, but you may bring your own. The place: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance Blvd. at Madrona in the Civic Center, next to the Armstrong Theater.
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KISSING AN ICON
When we meet Ray Bradbtuy,
I get drunk on Dandelion Wine
and land on Mars.
You come, a human Fahrenheit 451
and set my imagination on fire.
It becomes same time, same place
next year affair.
You go Hollywood wear leather jackets,
lunch with Rod in Twilight Zone,
show up in wonderful ice cream shorts,
riding in chauffer driven limousincs
on your way to Palm Springs.
Movie moguls give you Ireland.
A great gray whale, you migrate back.
When we meet at the Coronet Theatre
You call me Darlin’ and say your glad I’m
still around.
I know you well enough to tattoo your cheek
with an invisible kiss
you tattoo my soul with metaphors and Melville,
I am an illustrated woman.
Hemingway can never say that I kissed him.
but Ray, every day l cover you with pages
of metaphorical kisses.
Wanda Smith
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Those attending this event who are not already members of the Southwest Manuscripters, will have an opportunity to join at half price!
Yes, come and see Ray Bradbury and join the writer's club that brings him to the South Bay every year since 1949!
A table will be set up at the event with friendly staff members of the Southwest Manuscripters to tell you about the organization and enroll you as a member for Half Price!
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