The ORACLE Speaks ... just because - Softcover

Denise L. Cook

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615261965 ISBN 13: 9780615261966

Publisher: Oracle Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The ORACLE Speaks ... just because is designed to provide guidance through example. Noted author Denise L. Cook, known as The ORACLE, graces us with her unique blend of truth and straight-ahead honesty about things life. Through her cryptic poetry and prose style The ORACLE paints a picture you can see, hear, feel, smell and touch, all in a word.... SYMBOLISM, imagery and design by nature set the tone, balance and reference for perception. The symbolism in The ORACLE Speaks . . . just because is diverse and varies in genre, culture, spiritual influence and personal experience. The stories, poems and prose were born on the wings of the Phoenix of The ORACLE's life. Each word and emotion embedded in the treacherous, powerful wings of change, uncertainty, promise and love. The VOID is where the ORACLE dwells. It represents the vast and infinite possibility for love, acceptance and understanding of self, God-self, and all that is in and of the universe . The ORACLE Cards which appear on the title page of The ORACLE Speaks ... just because , represent aspects of the Spirit that make the ORACLE who she is. Each of the symbols are personal and universal: Peace, Honor, Unity, Balance, Truth, Integrity, Beauty, Pleasure, Wisdom. The meaning and significance of each specific to The ORACLE's frame of mind during the course of her journey through the word of life. You ll find each translated in Latin on the card borders and/or represented by an image on the face of each card. The Tai Chi symbol at the end of each poem indicates just that. The end of the piece and the author's hope for balance in the words, the message, and the spirit of intent. The five sections of the book, The VOID, PARADISE, INSIGHT, LOVE and COMMPASSION, are arbitrary choices led by the flow of knowledge guided by God's hand through the hands of the ORACLE. At the conclusion of each piece the author shares her 'Motivation' for writing and a space is provided the reader an opportunity to write 'Your Thoughts'. Thus the book is personal and interactive. Many of the pieces are illustrated in full color by Los Angeles based artist Sandra Cooper and R. Vega, (Sandra's 'nom de' art), and photos from Ms. Cook's personal albums.

About this title

About the Author:

Today Denise L. Cook, The ORACLE, keeps herself quite busy. She is a choreographer and dancer, actor, singer, spoken word artist, poet and published writer and is well known as a healer. Once a teacher for more than twenty-four years in and around the county of Los Angeles, CA., she recently returned to the ranks of teaching for the local college. Her musical credits include a consideration for nomination in the 2002 Grammy Latin Jazz category, for her poetic rendition of her number one hit, I Don t Speak Spanish But I Understand Everything When I'm Dancing by Tarabu Betsari Kirkland, featured artist on Age of Light: A Guided Meditation performing Celestial Message by Joya Delaney, Alone Together on It's Never Too Late by Actress Marla Gibbs and as a percussionist on All God s Children by Henry the Skipper Franklin. Most recently, Denise has released her new CD titled, The ORACLE Speaks ... just because which contain poems and prose from this book, as well as her first. In addition to her first collection of poetry titled FULL CIRCLE Balance In Life: A Collection Of Poetry and Prose Chronicling Self-love and Self-awareness ISBN #0-9624577-6-0, Denise s literary accomplishments include inclusion in the national Who s Who in High School, nomination for poet of the year 2004, International Society of Poets, Editor s Choice Award, 2004 and 2007, contributing Poet for, 69 ways To Please Your Lover, A Simple guide to Better Lovemaking , by William Barnes, Romeo Casanova and Juliet Lovelace 2004, and contributing poet for the San Gabriel Valley Poets Society 2004 and 2007 calendars. Ms. Cook also has works included in the international poetry anthology titled Poems From the Heart 2003. Commissioned works include tributes written for Archbishop Cardinal Christian Tumi, the late great Celes King, founder of C.O.R.E. (Congress Of Racial Equality, legendary movie and television producer David L. Wolper, and world renown Jazz and Blues singer Ms. Linda Hopkins, to name a few.

Review:

Genius, I grew up around a few of those. My dad and uncle were musicians who played with the likes of Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles, so I know what genius is and I don t throw that word around easily. Not long ago I met another one, another genius that is. Her name is Denise L. Cook. She s not only a world class poet she s a world class talent at a bunch of different levels. Our first meeting was at a club called Stevies in Encino. She was singing and kickin ass in front of an eighteen piece big band. I couldn t believe what I was seeing. I was introduced to her and our relationship began. I told her that I HAD to produce her and she agreed. We took some of her poems, converted them into songs and recorded them. The product that we came up with is probably the best CD (Album) that I have ever been involved with, and I have been given critical acclaim on more that one occasion. The main reason is the genius talent of this brilliant lady, The Oracle. Never have I produced a singer with more passion, soul or voice. As one of her collaborators once said, Her voice almost sounds like a tenor saxophone. She can almost do anything with it. Here s a couple of facts that I d like to hit you with. She had already written the songs, sung them and helped produce the music for the C.D. when we were finishing. Marlo Henderson, my co-producer and I couldn t make a correct edit on one of the songs. Denise said softly, Mind if I try . You know what the results were. It was perfect. By the way, she also designed the C.D. package and the Book Cover. Now does that sound like a Genius to you? I hope so. Because I want to prepare you for something wonderful. This book is truly another wonderful effort by Denise. I hope you enjoy it as I have. I really enjoyed the emotional roller coaster ride from sexy to tender to humor and beyond. A great work from a great artist. Thank you Denise. --Keg Johnson, Record Producer

It is rumored that an ardent fan of the great Miles Davis once exclaimed, Hey Miles, you're too far out . Meaning the great trumpeter's style was too avant-garde for most music fans. To which Miles replied, Should I wait for you? As I listened to the ORACLE, the music of Denise L. Cook, the thought came to me, is she too far out, should she wait for us? The answer of course is she can not wait, nor should she. As they say in the church congregation, 'go 'head on' . The music you are about to experience is a fusion of the Rhythm and the Blues, the Gospel and the Jazz, the here and the now, and it s out there. I encourage a listen to all this product has to offer. I advise more especially to Shift The Shit To The Side , one of my favorites. So get yourself ready for whatever ready for you is and listen to the ORACLE as the ORACLE Speaks...just because, just because. Just because it cant wait, just because it s in her and it s got to come out. --Jerry Butler, The Iceman

It is rumored that an ardent fan of the great Miles Davis once exclaimed, Hey Miles, you're too far out . Meaning the great trumpeter's style was too avant-garde for most music fans. To which Miles replied, Should I wait for you? As I listened to the ORACLE, the music of Denise L. Cook, the thought came to me, is she too far out, should she wait for us? The answer of course is she can not wait, nor should she. As they say in the church congregation, 'go 'head on' . The music you are about to experience is a fusion of the Rhythm and the Blues, the Gospel and the Jazz, the here and the now, and it s out there. I encourage a listen to all this product has to offer. I advise more especially to Shift The Shit To The Side , one of my favorites. So get yourself ready for whatever ready for you is and listen to the ORACLE as the ORACLE Speaks...just because, just because. Just because it cant wait, just because it s in her and it s got to come out. --Jerry Butler, The Iceman

About this edition

• Publisher: Oracle Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0615261965
• ISBN 13: 9780615261966
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 156
• Editor: D.L. Cook
• Illustrator: DLC Graphics, Sandra Cooper