‘Kray, wait up,’ I shouted as I grabbed his arm. ‘Daniel, just leave it,’ he tried to pull his arm from my grasp. ‘Leave what? What was that out there?’ ‘I was performing. Just doing what I was required to do.’ ‘Performing?’ I shoved him back. Did he not realise the effect that he had more »
I think this was the fourth time I performed. Could be fifth, but I’m pretty sure it was the fourth. Confidence had increased 🙂 If you could follow the first poem, then it’s likely you’d be able to follow the second. When you’re confused, you ask questions, and questions usually lead to a poem – more »
Last year, I did some research and found an open mic for Poetry. The Poetry Cafe in Convent Garden allows individuals, including published poets, to recite a poem in front of an audience. As this was my first time, I thought it would be a good way to build up my confidence. With the more »
‘Daniel, is your bleeper switched on?’ I asked. ‘Yes. I have to keep it on,’ he responded, ‘what about yours?’ ‘I’m not working in that section. Tomorrow, I’m in another hospital.’ ‘Why?’ ‘I’m not a senior, remember? I guess that’s how I gain experience maybe. A lot of the consultants move around different hospitals.’ ‘Wait, more »
Walked up to an artist busking and asked if he could try and to sing one of my poems. I really wanted to hear the poem as a song. I’ve asked random strangers at cafes, waiting room – waiting for the doctor, even a person on the bus. I’ve asked opinion from Poets from various more »