We tend to perceive death as an end, final or past. This is true, the death of something does close a chapter and bring it to rest. Today's purpose hopes to bring forth an aspect of death that is not so often talked about, recognized and I would even go as far to state lacks celebration. In Nature it is when the flower or fruit falls off to the ground below, that it in turn plants the seed for new life. Fascinating and understood by scavenger feeders, animals like vultures and hyenas whom feed on dead carcusus understand the value in death. We spend too much time on the end of things. Wondering, why that relationship didn't work out? What we could of done differently? Which is healthy to an extent (not to be fickle).However, whether it is a significant other we broke up with, a goal not reached, an idea not followed and/ or the worst in my opinion, a dream not persued. It is true, our days are numbered. Several death rituals emphasis on this point; Dia de los Muertos, observed in Mexico and many other cultures (also called All Saints Day, All Hallow Eve) focuses on gathering family and friends to praise and remember the dead, because death is not just an end but also a new beginning. THE 8th SPOKEN WORD with the theme of REBIRTH IN DEATH was an organic event that could of not had a better ending of sharing our thoughts on matters that matter around a bomb fire with music and poetry. Big THANK YOU to our musical guest Elyani Gonzalez (vocals) and Jose Bello (guitar) & Surprise treat at the SWEET ending around the bomb fire.. Eric's lovely songs. Writers and Readers Jazmin Sanchez My Pinto Raul Alban Desiree Martinez Elyani Gonzalez Johnny Martinez Eternally Grateful to Po and his enchanting Cafe Archetypus for alway adding such a genuine and lovely sentiment to the event. Gracias to Luis Salas for setting up the sound system and Raul Alban for photographing the event. Much appreciation to the listeners whom joined the event, just as much a part of the whole. THANK YOU