Bethany J. Mitchell » poetry https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com artist, designer, crafter, writer, bibliophile Wed, 20 Aug 2014 03:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Who Do U Think U R? https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/sundry/who-do-u-think-u-r https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/sundry/who-do-u-think-u-r#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:12:56 +0000 Bethany http://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/?p=500 Okay, I’ll admit it: one of my greatest joys in life is seeing people doing something they love and using their talents. While hanging out online the other day, I stumbled across this amazing video created by some truly talented teens from Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, TX. The high-energy pop song was written and sung by 15-year old KaitlynK and high-school senior Preston Cox filmed and edited the production. Over 1,000 students appear in the 5-minute LipDub (lip-syncing with audio dubbed) video with a strong Bullying Prevention message. I loved the message, the energy, and the variety of students participating. Amazing!

“When you’re out in the crowd knockin’ little kids down/ Does it make you feel big? Does it make you feel proud? You’ve got all the right stuff when it comes to your clothes/ But your attitude sucks, you need a new one of those”




The song “Who Do U Think U R” is available for download at iTunes and you can read more about the video and its production at The Huffington Post.

]]> https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/sundry/who-do-u-think-u-r/feed 0 I’ve Got Mail https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/writing/ive-got-mail https://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/writing/ive-got-mail#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:53:42 +0000 Bethany http://www.bethanyjmitchell.com/?p=569 (Here’s a little poem I wrote in 1996 whilst carrying on a wonderful long distance relationship via email. Back in the days of America Online and dial-up modems!)

Send.
Goodbye.
Thousands of thoughts, feelings
condensed into seconds of electronic blips.

Welcome.
You’ve Got Mail!
Millions of miles away, you read my words,
you enter my life.
For a moment.

My soul is nourished by the thought of you.
Smiling as you read,
smiling as you begin to understand
the complex person that is me.

Your reply waits for me.
Each step brings me closer to joy
peace
and light.
Do I dare linger?
Extend this sweet anticipation?

Welcome.
You’ve Got Mail!

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