The Poem. The Tea. The Campaign.
The Poem: Author and Poet Until was asked to be the poet
of the night for a prestigious event called Elevate
Genius at the Yost Theater, December 2015. Prior to being asked, she was
currently working on a poem she thought was special but didn’t have an idea as
to how it could be utilized. Moving forward, Elevate Genius was created and
coordinated by a foundation called Kind-Hearted
Compassion in Action inspired by the memory and dream of Jesse Tahim, which
happens to be one of the co-founders (Pamela Tahim’s) brother. Pamela at the
time was invited by a friend to attend the Poetic Uprising Series where (Until’s Poetry Residence was being held)
and it was there that she heard Until
share the poem as a sneak peek, and from that point she received the spark and
inspiration she needed to proceed with her plans and commissioned Until to
perform her poem Dream “Are Meant to be Lived” pt. II for the Elevate Genius Gala.
Next,
the purpose, once Until found that poem to be her selection of
the night, after her performance and the positive roaring feedback, she
dedicated the poem to the Kind-Hearted
Compassion in Action Foundation
as she felt the poem and their cause was synonymous. Until then
came to the realization that her poem was bigger than that night. Until realized
the poem she wrote to inspire, motivate and encourage others but officially
just a reminder to self, had to do with many people who needed that same urging
and prompting. So not only is the poem dedicated to the Kind Hearted Compassion in Action
Foundation, it’s also dedicated to those who have dreams deferred.
The question, what’s next?
The Tea: This Oolong Tea derived from the poem and given the
same name. Until wanted to blend her favorite flavors of
inspiration to create her very own tea. Until named it
after her poem because the feeling that the tea evokes is very much
in tune with the message of the poem. Aside from the feeling, there lies the
texture, the taste and the wonderful fragrance that also incites you to gather
your thoughts as well as promote rejuvenation and a readiness to pursue your
dreams. So first the poem. Next, the tea. The question, what’s the final
step?
The Campaign: Now, the
campaign. What is the campaign? This is the Dreams “Are meant
to be lived” campaign. Quanda R. Graves better known as Until thought
that this would be needed. The story; Until was progressing
very aggressively at one time with her poetry. She was making a name for
herself around the Los Angeles area, and caught her big break when her poetry
was discovered by a personal friend's cousin, she received an all-expense paid
trip to Indiana University for a week to be the poet of the night, in the year
of 1998. Shortly after that high, her boyfriend, now husband took sick for
nearly ten years. Although she kept writing, and nurturing her ideas it would
be a long while before she could put them into action, she now had dreams
deferred. With the support of others, hearing other people stories and many
other experiences, (though she’s always understood that circumstances could
rear its ugly head, however, not just for her but for many all over the world),
she knew one day it would get better. Fortunately, things are well and have
been for some years and Until has been pursuing her dreams
ever since. So, that’s why she believes that this campaign is needed. Until wants
everyone, especially women to know that it is never too late to have or follow a
dream (s). It never matters about your age, ethnicity, where you’re from, nor
your gender or circumstance. Your dreams matter, you deserve to pursue them and
be happy. This is why she created “The Tea Party Packages” which
includes the following; 1. The Poem 2., The Tea and, 3.
The Tea’Shirt. When you purchase either package she wants a picture
with you holding your product knowing that, you are taking a pledge to
live by the quote of the poem, you’re choosing to wait no longer, you’re going
to live your dreams because Dreams “Are meant to be lived”.
There you have it.
The Poem. The Tea. The Campaign.
Will you be a part of it?
If you would like to learn more about “The Tea Party Packages” and
purchase to join the campaign please visit the QS Simple Treasures Greetings
and Collections link listed below:
website coming soon
What a few people are saying about Dreams "Are meant to be
lived" Oolong Tea:
“I love the texture. It smells amazing; smells like Christmas”
~Shaun of Corbro
Designs
“I love the aroma, the taste is really nice, not strong, but not
weak. Subtle and smooth.”
Emily Styles Stacher
of Simple Treasures
“It smells so Christmassy and it’s so warm going down. I love
the taste. It makes you feel good. Christmas in a cup.”
~Briyanna Brown
"It fills the air with happiness with its fragrance. It's
not too thin or too thick, it's perfect and I love the taste."
~John Stagglemier
of Black Swan Publishing
Dreams
“Are meant to be lived”
~Until…
I hold fast to my dreams
Are meant to be.....Lived.
