Lozzi to explore mystical poetry with recital

FALLBROOK – On July 10 at 2 p.m., Fallbrook Library will present Craig Lozzi reciting mystical poetry exploring the theme “Light and Dark.”

Poetry from luminaries, both contemporary and ancient, representing several spiritual traditions and originating from numerous parts of the world will be performed with live musical accompaniment.

Poets to be featured include Rumi, Hafiz, St. John of the Cross, St. Theresa of Avila, Tukaram, Meister Eckhart, Khalil Gibran, as well Lozzi, who will present some of his original poetry.

Lozzi will explain effective methods for listening to sacred poetry and will encourage the audience to participate in a deep contemplative manner. The path of “Light and Dark” reveals the human journey as both challenging and liberating.

The intention of the recital is for each participant to have a deep personal experience of these mystical messages resonate both across the span of the globe and across the passage of centuries.

Lozzi is a long-time Fallbrook resident, poet, prayer practitioner and massage therapist.

“I have an insatiable appetite for mystical poetry, exploring and discovering the place where differences of various spiritual traditions disappear,” said Lozzi. “When we hear truth, it transcends time and space. Someone like Rumi, whose poems were transcribed almost eight centuries ago, still touches the mind and hearts of Westerners in the 21st century. The themes are still deeply meaningful and relevant.”

Lozzi loves to recite both original poems and the works of mystics from memory, infusing their expression with deep feeling and passion.

The recital, which will be held in the Fallbrook Library community room, includes refreshments following the performance. All are encouraged to arrive early as his last recital drew over 100 participants.