A Clear and Bright Gathering

PATTI SMITH & Guests Jackson Smith, guitar / Jesse Smith, piano

Saturday, November I, 2008

November 1 is All Saints Day
set aside for all saints known and unknown.
In Mexico it is known as Day of the Little Angels
in memory of children lost too soon.

It falls on the Eve of All Souls Day commemorating the departed. In Mexico
it is known as El Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead and is celebrated
seamlessly with All Saints Day.

We shall celebrate seamlessly as well.

Throughout the world the people
honor their dead. In solItude; prayer
and joyous communal festivities.

In China the people celebrate Qingming jie
or tomb sweeping day. Everyone is remembered
with the rebirth of spring.

We know as winter hastens that spring shall also
arrive. It is a good moment to remember all our
personal saints known and unknown as we offer
sustenance to the living.

patti smith