FYI ------------------------------ *From:* The Lotus Institute <support@thelotusinstitute.org> *Sent:* Friday, October 24, 2025 4:32 PM *To:* sunny.sunwalker@gmail.com <sunny.sunwalker@gmail.com> *Subject:* Celebrate Morning Night by Dr. Larry Ward poems on race, nature, and spirit ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ *Celebrate **Morning Night** by Dr. Larry Ward* Dear Friends, We’re excited to continue celebrating the release of *Morning Night*, Dr. Larry Ward’s new poetry collection exploring spirit, race, nature, and healing. Here are a few ways you can join in, celebrate, and help share this work with your communities: *Celebrating the Poetry of Dr. Larry Ward | Morning Night Book Launch* *Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET* Join us for an evening celebrating Dr. Larry Ward’s first poetry collection, * Morning Night*. We’ll hear about Larry’s journey to writing this powerful book, enjoy readings from the collection, and much more. Come together with friends and the Lotus community for this special launch event! *Register* <https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelotusinstitute.org%2Fevents-all%2Fmorning-night%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d%26ss_email_id%3D68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb%26ss_campaign_name%3DCelebrate%2BMorning%2BNight%2Bby%2BDr.%2BLarry%2BWard%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2025-10-24T22%253A32%253A11Z&w=627d71921c16fd3a8b7df95f&c=b_68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d&l=en-US&s=_P1zbkf_zMvKjyW65MQVG496Bbk%3D> *Morning Night Expands!* Good news—*Morning Night* is now available on BN.com! The ebook is also available on Bookshop.org, and the paperback will be coming soon. BN.com <https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fmorning-night-larry-ward%2F1148531256%3Fean%3D9798999247537&w=627d71921c16fd3a8b7df95f&c=b_68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d&l=en-US&s=GEsh2P9ZD1nMzPZ8XRB8guD2XRk%3D> Bookshop.org <https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbookshop.org%2Fp%2Fbooks%2Fmorning-night-poems-on-spirit-race-and-nature-dr-larry-ward%2F5d4a1b1ca3bcfea3%3Fean%3D9798999247520%26next%3Dt&w=627d71921c16fd3a8b7df95f&c=b_68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d&l=en-US&s=2qk2KIcpXsZYrWQET5IqtiG12tw%3D> *Host a Poetry Gathering* Looking to create a meaningful community experience? Download our Poetry Event Guide, filled with ideas and inspiration to help you host your own *Morning Night* event. Gather with others to read poems, reflect, and connect through creativity and conversation—at home, in a park, bookstore, or anywhere that feels right. If you’re interested in hosting an event, or have already started planning one, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at support@thelotusinstitute.org. We also have a digital media kit available to help you promote your gathering. Download Guide <https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1bA9m_wAahVIyxWM0rBAatALnPS1WiLKH%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&w=627d71921c16fd3a8b7df95f&c=b_68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d&l=en-US&s=BDN83NArNAOxchOD17lxsU6EN40%3D> *#MorningNight Photo Share* We invite you to take and share photos that capture your connection with *Morning Night*. You might share: - A picture of your favorite poem or line - Yourself reading outdoors or in your sacred space - A creative shot that highlights the book in your part of the world Tag *#MorningNight* on Instagram and help us see how the poems are touching lives everywhere. If you don’t use social media, you can send your photos to support@thelotusinstitute.org. *Bulk Book Orders* Bring *Morning Night* to your community! - 50-book minimum - $9 USD per copy + shipping/handling - Complete the form below to place your order and help spread Larry’s poetry far and wide. Bulk Order Form <https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=68fbfe5d552b6215b81c19bb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FvThBXmsvgTpKEEdUA&w=627d71921c16fd3a8b7df95f&c=b_68fae6124fc2e533a7bed39d&l=en-US&s=w74mxgHWPvby1IKf_h4SZEgHlpU%3D> Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward on the Road with *Morning Night* Peggy will soon be taking *Morning Night* on the road—virtually and in person—to share Larry’s poetry and spirit with communities near and far. *First stop:* *Morning Night: A Celebration of Larry Ward’s Legacy and New Book*, hosted by Tricycle on November 4, 2025, at 1 PM ET. We’d love for you to join. Sign up below. 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