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Oh Yes! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Oh Yes! no matter how mature one gets there should always be a first and from the first, one should always be willing to learn, or at the very least, acknowledge what is good! yes, a first time may well set in motion astonishing things to come and enhance yet other firsts such it was then, a first poetry reading, and who would think that a little city could draw a two time contender for a Pulitzer Prize but they did, and he was oh so good with his Virginian accent sweeping through his free-verse poetry, and was it because I wanted to learn or perhaps since I wanted to be moved or maybe for the reason that I could sit and be transformed metaphorically or was it because of you or perhaps it was just my age that it all made much more sense now to me, that I was able to follow the wind and weave and wend of the lexis, that I then valued oh so much more this teller of tales who colored, then heightened, his landscapes of delight when all he really talked about was dogs and fishing, weddings and wars, each a story unto themselves, all which wound around the fabric of his life giving me the unmitigated validation that my life now has consequence oh yes! it would be inherent for me to regale you easily with the setting of the moment, but I shall leave you to imagine yourself, for your contentment, to situate your body in my place, to be soothed and swept along by that Virginia d-r-a-w-l, low and rehearsed, almost, almost bringing along the slumbering smells of old woods and gardenias, and most certainly, lost highways of time, but I would rather, when you can, enjoy the words of musically inclined verse slung quietly along in the writings of Dave Smith. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I've only been to one live reading ... at least I think she was live ... it might have been lip sync ... either way it wasn't quite so impressive ... her voice was not poetic, although her poetry was I've listened to some people who have wonderful voices ... they could read a grocery list and capture your complete attention as they seem to hit all the right nerves If I did a reading, picture my poems with the voice of Quick Draw MaGraw  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Good morning Sunshine!! It sounds like you had a truly wonderful experience at this particular poetry reading! I can almost hear his southern drawl, and see his work through your words!! Thank you for the sharing!!  Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
First = let me say - I loved this - and here's some of why: I had been attending monthly poetry readings at Borders - but because of teaching and other conflicts - have not been for past 5 months - - I know the pleasure you recieved - and now will redouble my efforts to make the next one. - Wonderful friendships I've made with people I see/meet 1 evening/month you can't beat it ~S~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Good ole Dave smith. Prolly an alias. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
sounds like a wonderful time was had. Some readings can be quiet intense. Well versed Sunshine. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--I used to read my poetry at the local coffee house...but, I have a very soft voice and there was no microphone...it was a great experience though. I loved your poem..that's just the way it should be. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
that it all made much more sense now to me, that I was able to follow the wind and weave and wend of the lexis, that I then valued oh so much more this teller of tales who colored, then heightened, his landscapes of delight when all he really talked about was dogs and fishing, weddings and wars, each a story unto themselves, all which wound around the fabric of his life giving me the unmitigated validation that my life now has consequence ======================== this is a very cool write and tribute here K... most of all it is wonderful to feel your enthusiasim and sense of wonderment that you came away with. thank you for taking us there as well in this sharing. I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I've never been to a reading....I think it would be fun... SEA |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
See?? I told you that you'd like it!! LOL This is great Sunshine. . . there's nothing like a poetry reading. . . to hear the voice of the poet read the words as they were meant to be heard. . . Everyone should go to a reading in their town or city if they're able. . . and for those of us brave enough to do so. . . share your poetry with others at an Open Mic night!! I do. . . there's nothing like it. . . Great poem my friend. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I've never been to a reading...so thanks for sharing your experience! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Rex, you are so right...so much more to a poem when the voice can help with the vision...I work a lot on my voice...and sometimes I can even transcend the "shy"... Yes, SunSis...I had an excellent time...now will ALL readings be so worthwhile? The optimist in me says "well, why not?" LOL...thanks! Yes, Mr. Yeats, I fully expect to indulge in more as time and occasions permit! Thank you for sharing your insights.... Interloper...prolly not! Gentle Spirit, I can indeed say that Mr. Smith had a "way with words..." Martie, that is only something I can aspired towards....I tip my quill to you! JM, if you ever have the occasion to read his works, I would say, "good buy!" SEA! Come along!.... yes Sven, I had read your previous outings, and sagaciously took your advice! I imagined, while there, that so many of you would have enjoyed it as much as I did! JLR, you are, Sir, most welcome! |
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