Poetry Monthly

Travelling from one place to another heightens the senses. In October we hit the road again and the quality of the journey was astounding – poetry that used memory in both the surreal and conventional. Your confidence in experimentation stood out and loudly. Some pieces have been selected for POTD and POTW which goes to show that Love-writing’s theme gave rise to great work - a big thanks. Detailed critiques are also emerging now, so do get involved and reciprocate on other member’s work where you can. Here are three diverse pieces to enjoy:

Always one for humour, Luigi’s pithy road to the future. Light and lyrical:

http://www.abctales.com/story/luigipagano/castles-air-poetry-monthly

Love-writing’s narrator is a vulnerable back-seat passenger. Childhood shaken up:

http://www.abctales.com/story/lovewriting/ver-ness-poetry-monthly

Philip Sidney's stunning nostalgic walk through the past:

http://www.abctales.com/story/philip-sidney/ghosts-machine-poetry-monthly

I’m ridiculously excited about Bee’s idea for this month. Here’s what she’s after:

                                                    The Stage is Your Page - Performance Poetry

How does performance poetry differ from the bog standard written variety? I guess the quick answer is that one is written to be read and the other to be said - out loud to be heard. But where written poetry can be a private means of expression, performance poetry is read or recited for the benefit of, or in a way that acknowledges the presence of an audience.

Performance poetry transforms readings into the theatrical, using atmosphere and emotions, along with experimental rhythms and dramatic effects in order to engage the audience in a listening experience, which requires an immediate response, without the benefit of too much thinking time. Examples of performance poets to look up :- YouTube Examples:Taylor Marli (as he takes the P out of performing poets) - "I could be a poet"  /  Kate Tempest - "My Shakespeare" / Hollie McNish - "Embarrassed” / Maya Angelou - "And still I rise"

I’m notching this up a step to ask members to come out, come out, wherever you are and record a video or audio performance of their poems to share with us on ABCTales. Go on, don’t be shy. (It’s not a pre-requisite - the page still counts!) Most ‘phones and ipads have recording facilities. You can visit YouTube or Soundcloud to upload both videos and voice. Hudsonmoon’s a pro at performance. Take a look at his videos and I know he wouldn't mind supporting members if any minor technical queries emerge. Can’t wait to listen to your inspirations. See you in December. Thanks for getting stuck in.

Ray

Photo Source: http://tinyurl.com/nfyw378