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Reciting Poetry |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I've a mind to do downtown Thibodaux bring copies of some of my poems (I can't remember them to recite have to read) I think I'll find a busy corner clear my throat and give the public pieces of my mind I'll bring the American flag and an LSU and Saints streamers maybe bring my baseball cap throw some change into it and sit it in front of me as I recite keeping an eye on those who'd rob a poor poet (there are those that would) I know sounds implausible but they haven't heard my poems yet they might think I owe them to listen to the stuff now that would be humiliating to the nth I know what to do buy a package of cigarettes some rolling papers break open a ready-rolled and roll it like a joint stick it behind my ear they'd think if was cool, man aw, they'd probably snatch the make-believe weed go somewhere and smoke it come back and beat the crap outta me just cause they could I already know nobody'd try to stop them people don't help people anymore I've changed my mind don't need to go to the hospital still owe them for my last visit sometimes good ideas aren't as good as it sounds like when you analyze it that ever happened to you? ~ I have never been in a situation where having money made it worse. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I like your raw honesty in this poem, despite the pain of its cynicism. However, the idea isn't that bad, you know. I would enjoy coming across a street poetry-reader and if you chose your poetry carefully, it is possible that it could be favourably received. Even if one person does, that is something. Though how much you could make, is definitely debatable. Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (05-08-2011 08:38 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I wouldn't be in it for the money. Thanks for stopping by, Owl. ~ I have never been in a situation where having money made it worse. ~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
already know nobody'd try to stop them people don't help people anymore ********************************** That hurts to read, and to know there is truth there, sad to say. Good gritty poem, packs a punch |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
There are still those around who will help, but the numbers have dwindled significantly during my life. Thank you for taking the time out to read and comment on my effort. ~ I have never been in a situation where having money made it worse. ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Again you capture my attention with your intense rendering of your mind pictures/reality snapshots. Sharing poetry is a great and noble intention, reciting it requires some special skills, but I am sure you would impress people, dear Jerry. It is very sad, that people don't help people anymore, that is true, for I have seen this many times, but as you say there is always someone who makes a difference and can influence others too, even with one single action. Follow your heart. Love, Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your kind words, Margherita. I have read my poetry in front of people who were there for poetry reading. I enjoy that, but I'd never set up on a street corner and start reciting, although it might just be fun. ~ I have never been in a situation where having money made it worse. ~ |
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