Poetry Reading Virgin Poem by Dave Birss
Poetry Reading Virgin
I’ve never been to a poetry reading before
Are there candles and joss-sticks to garnish the floor?
Or would these combustible hazards, in fact,
Contravene a new European Fire Safety Act?
Do the audience sit cross-legged - all their feet bare?
Or are they in eveningwear there on a chair?
Can I swear? Can I shout? Can I jump all about?
Are there strict rules of etiquette forbidden to flout?
If I go down real well will they shout out for more
Or is there no such thing as a poetry encore?
Can I do a cover version of Hegley or Ayres?
Or is it bad taste to use other poetry wares?
Is there a mosh-pit for poetry fans to get down in?
Will there be stage-diving? Or simply some nodding and frowning?
This is my first ever reading from the poetry page
And here I am now, up the front, on the stage.
I think this is a really good title for a very fun poem. Good luck. j.
I think a strong whisky is in order here. I'd be a nervous wreck, I'm sure, not knowing if I was saying it loud enough, or slow enough, or too fast, heavens, it must be 'purgatory' up there, got to be! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Best of luck if you're doing that 'reading' Dave. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Very good write on an unusual subject. Loved it. Love Ernestine XXX
An excellent poem with good flow and content, a strange subject to pick, by the way i've never been to one either: -))
Oh great! Imagery is great, and the messages you have put into this poem are great! Elya Thorn
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/13/2024 9:15:02 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Another fun poem, unique subject and a great ending. So... how'd you do? -chuck