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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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I'm getting kinda weary And I'm getting kinda psyched I wish somehow I could escape For tonight it's open mic I have my poems in hand And strapped on ukulele Some cymbals and a fast drum beat I come and listen daily The groovy cats sit back They can smell it in the air One more poet with round glasses Has come with heart to bear They introduce me As a soul Who likes to Rock n' Roll They say I must be heard Hang on to every word So through the smoke I weave A fleeting thought To leave But the fingers of the suede blue Atmosphere, Sway my fear All eyes are on me now I must climb the stage somehow And read my poetry If not for them, for me Two by two I take the stares What if I read And no one cares There she is… She will be the one I read to Her warm inviting lips are smiling …she will be my northern star [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 02-16-2001).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
sounds like you found your focus, waltie...and a brave soul you are. I admire you much. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
You just gave away a stage secret!!! "When in doubt, focus on a smiling face!!" Great write, and I'm glad to know other stage hounds get stage fright, too!! Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
That fright that gives away to passion lives in the heart of the way out Walts that speak with precious words. Walts that speak easy with truth assembled in the caverns of the mind, always battling the heart always battling the soul....wonderful write Walt! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you guys yuh senster and sunny and o yuh et that was coool |
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elisaseyes Member
since 1999-07-15
Posts 196fort worth texas |
Since I wasn't there, Walter, then what was her name? hm? |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
When I saw the title, I just had to jump in Walt...I also have stage fright too but, somehow I manage to project my voice throughout the room despite my nervousness.....I guess I just do it and have no care or regrets....anyways, I loved the poem....it's brilliant...I was going to write me an open mic poem but, I keep starting and then stopping but, your poem has inspired me to try harder....thanks for sharing...peace! Nathan |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so didya, didya..and how did it go? ~S~ ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
W.O.W.~ Very cool write...nice to see that no matter how long I have to stay away...you'll always be weaving it the way I remember  H~ |
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elisaseyes Member
since 1999-07-15
Posts 196fort worth texas |
Nate Dogg I get terrified at the thought of public speaking. hehehe thanks for readin. naked hehehe it was a dead crowd and no pretty girls to tell you the truth and to ease my wifes mind BDC i'm glad yuh liked it and glad to see you to boot |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
you know, i keep the toilet seat down for my wife, the least she could do was let me know hewr name was in the username field. heheheh oops |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Very realistic - great write - enjoyable read! (And the Replies have been interesting, too *g*) Lary |
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cruz Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 282Dallas,Texas USA |
i like i like! it makes me look into an ocean of thought without a bottom. estilo, wit, emotional content, im realizing; youve gottom! this one takes me into your real world and it seems to be quite some journey! it also allows me to sense your want to conquer! youaintseennothingyet |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
WOO HOO!!! Walt, why am I not surprised??? Glad to see that there's plenty of us "brave souls" that can get up and read in front of people. . . I get plenty nervous too!! Maybe I need a drummer!!!!  --------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
cruz you know yo had a hand in this yuh larylee thanky sven at first i was alone i was petrified.. hehe still am |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Walt, Well I just could not emagine you with stage fright but I applaud you for going up there, not me petrified completely!! I admire your strength and your poem was great enjoyed the reading. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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