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Re: Thanks. I was pretty pleased with the results, too. It was the first
tie I'd done anything like that. The funny stuff and outdoor poems seemed to go over best. We'll see what happens Frday.
posted by
2902
on January 9, 2012 at 11:52 PM
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I would have put my money on you for first, but I wouldn't have turned down the 25 bucks either...I am proud of you.
posted by
UtahJay
on January 9, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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Re: Well, the stuff I use is pretty much in the spirit of the
thing. If we all weren't such flaming amateurs, it would be different.
posted by
2902
on January 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM
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Congratulations, I admire your courage
posted by
lionreign
on January 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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Re: Re: Well, as you know, a lot of my stuff isn't lyrical. I may start off
oops... with a love poem to Ginny if she's there, but the rest is humorous or about outdoor stuff in Harriman Park which is right next door - the kind of stuff that would be at home in a pub. It's largely a college crowd who've come for fun.
posted by
2902
on January 9, 2012 at 12:03 AM
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Re: Well, as you know, a lot of my stuff isn't lyrical. I may start off
posted by
2902
on January 8, 2012 at 11:57 PM
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WOw... you are a brave man, Good for you! xooxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on January 8, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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Re:Actually, CC, this poem is about that first performance - I'm
just getting around to writing a poem about it now. It was a unique experience - I'd never done it before. I plan to go to this next one next Friday.
posted by
2902
on January 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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Re: It sounds like a great time for those who like live performances
They were big in north Manhattan in the 70's. My favorite was Old Shielings on Dyckman Street near where I lived. One night Herself (Bernadette Devlin) showed up to sing a bit but couldn't stay, she said, because there were two members of parliament after her! True or not, it played well with the largely Irish audience when she passed the hat! But you're right - you can't beat the live stuff.
My hat's off to those teachers - I was one for 35 years and never had much success doing or teaching creative writing back then. Something's happened to me in recent years, though, and I wonder if I wouldn't be better at it now.
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2902
on January 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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Re: Congratulations well done...the time diference, perhaps they are looking
Thanks, but who knows? - anyone can perform and anyone can be a judge at these things. It's fun just to read your stuff aloud and get reactions. Where ya goin'?
posted by
2902
on January 8, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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Well done Bob what a nice way to get a few dollars. That's twice you have come second. We at Blogit should feel proud of you. 
posted by
C_C_T
on January 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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It sounds like a great time for those who like live performances
and Irish pubs. Congrats on being the one to beat!
In a related matter, there's a special on PBS about a poetry class held in a high school in Brooklyn. The director focused on three students. I caught the last half of it last night -- would like to see the whole film. What power and raw human experience goes into their work -- very like the angry poets on Russell Simmons shows on HBO. I'm beginning to think of poetry as a weapon. These teachers were fabulous, the poets amazing! Talk about wish fulfillment - it's what I always hoped education would be.
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Pat_B
on January 8, 2012 at 8:54 AM
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Congratulations well done...the time diference, perhaps they are looking
for a different audience1 See ya when I get back!!!
posted by
Kabu
on January 8, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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