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Sunshine
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A Published Poet Reads Who knows when a poet, in her nervousness realizes it is now incumbent of her life as a published entity to read to learn how to modulate the voice so it is soft, clear, concise without the hiss of S anywhere so she threw out her nervousness as she stepped up and to the microphone by announcing it loudly so we would accept the quaver if we heard it. The first poem was wonderful and I, in anticipation, am always the first to applaud, but thought…surely her entourage of friends should have the privilege so when she placed a period in her voice after the very first (very good of choice) words no one clapped so she rushed to the next poem and a part of my mind sidled to the thought, perhaps they do not know when the poem is finished or one begins… appreciative listeners can be like that… or, just awestruck, wondering why can’t I…. So while I was listening with my heart, my mind feels the coming of a thought – a title In Poetry There Is No End and a finish Take me all the way to The End. ~*~ Tuesday, 16 April, 2002: Attended Arts & Humanities Poetry reading by Patricia Traxler, author of Blood and Forbidden Words [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-17-2002 07:10 AM).] |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I’ve read my poetry in public It’s a very hard thing for me to do, You capture the fear here nicely Gloom |
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Sunshine
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I have read but one poem in front of a large group - but I have recently had occasion, this last year, to speak before groups for other reasons...I am working through my fear, and I, like this published poet, throw out my nervousness first so we can get the giggles over and done with...and am the first to point silly at myself, Professor, just in case anyone wonders whether or not I meant for them to laugh... but I still find it hard to try to express an emotional feeling without turning emotional myself...if you have any secrets to share on how to beat that...I'm all ears...  ...thanks for the read... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So while I was listening with my heart, my mind feels the coming of a thought – a title In Poetry There Is No End and a finish Take me all the way to The End. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wonderful thoughts here Karilea. At times perhaps there is no applause because the audience is awestruck. Try to focus your mind on something else perhaps as you become too emotional when you speak. I myself, appreciate a speaker becoming truly emotional... has a powerful impact. ~Hugs~ |
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Sunshine
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Enchantress...one small trick I learned is to carry a handkerchief of my mother's with me in case I need it...in fingering it, I find in my preparation, I then have no need...it works, eight out of ten times.... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Nicely descriptive ... I have an entourage of teensy butterflies that like to accompany me on my reads~ They keep me focused ... they 'applaud' softly~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Sadly, Marge, I do not have any appreciative butterflies [yet], but I am glad you do... |
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Balladeer
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Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
There are groups of "high-brow" or "enlightened" poets who feel that it is crass to applaud after each poem. They feel that the silence after the poem is the time to savor the words still floating in the air. I have found the truth to be that, for the most part, they just don't know when the poem is over until the poet stops speaking. A novel without an end would be not well-received....neither would a movie. Why should a poem not have an end? It can still leave one fantasizing, envisioning or imagining what would come next if it were to be continued. I have found that most poets appreciate the audience reaction in public readings. It provides them immediate feedback with reference to each poem. Holding applause until the the is like the kisses on the cheek at greetings where the lips are 6 inches away from the skin and the mouth makes a gesture not unlike a rainbow trout snipping a mosquito out of the air. LOL! OK, so you got me on an interesting topic! What can I say? I'm a barroom poet...  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I used to read frequently at a coffee house down the street...had trouble being loud enough to be heard...but it was a good experience, one I'm not sure I will do again unless I have a microphone. Loved the poem! |
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Sunshine
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Where there was silence, you could sense the poet's dis-ease [they don't like it] and immediate rush [perhaps this will be OK] but when they applauded..[[[when I applauded to start the avalanche]]] her smile was telling...thank you 'Deer...I may not be highbrow, but I can give appreciation... Martie...I am fortunate enough to have a too loud voice that I have a hard time in holding down [sometimes] so I can speak to my groups and even the deaf seem to hear...but I think it is a good voice, and when I have a microphone, I am appreciative, but have been known to do without... thanks for the read, my friend... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well said, Karilea. And, I love Balladeer's reply! I'm the nervous type when it comes to sharing and/or reading my poetry to an audience. Only once, did I actually read a poem out loud, and I don't think that I'll ever do that again, it's just not my style. Yes, they enjoyed my poem, but, I'd rather hide behind the limelight. Take care sunshiny one, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari darling sister of my heart OH MY firstly this is what I was talking about, it’s utterly utterly breathtaking in its beauty. YOUR writing is utterly utterly beautiful, soft and awesome in its uniquely picturesque way. Absolutely first class I wish I were there darling I’d have applauded like mad. Nerves aren’t they there to aid the presentation, I could say I’m the shy retiring type but no one would believe me, would they? I’ve found the best way to deal with them is pick someone at the back of the room to project to.    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
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I have never taken part in a poetry reading other than a small one with friends when i lived in Hawaii..but was always nervous speaking in front of audiences...if I had to speak when I was involved with the Newcomers Club..I was President for six months and I was glad when that six months was over ha..I hula danced with a group of women for our luncheons and retirement centers but I wasnt half as nervous doing that than when every eye in the room was on just me speaking.. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I remember my first time in front of a group reading my poems. . . talk about being nervous. . .  but, eventually, I settled in. . . and now, it's like second nature. . . I've found that if you take a step back from the microphone, (or, just take a step back period if there isn't one) that it lets the audience know you're done. . . then, it's up to them. . .sometimes they applaud, sometimes they don't. . . so, you just go on, and let them soak it all up. . . ok, this is long enough. . . love this poem my friend. . . it perfectly communicates what happens when you realize that you're going to have to read in public. . . and how it's not really that bad at all. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"So while I was listening with my heart, my mind feels the coming of a thought – a title In Poetry There Is No End and a finish Take me all the way to The End."  (big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, I too a usually reserved and shy in public speaking, and I have only made a few public appearances in oral interpretation of poetry, and it is indeed not easy, but I also feel that poetry is mostly meant to touch people and not to raise applause but rather inspire them and having them think, and as long as my audience was looking as though they were thinking even if they were not applauding, that's good enough for me! (sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, I applaud her on her speaking of her poems, we all love you so much, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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