"...and forget all about pressure of days. Do what I say."
-M. Peyroux
A week ago began a pivotal and heightening chapter in my world of words. Yes poetry's gracious hand nudged me further into its realm of amazement and relief. Last Wednesday, I hosted along with partner and Th3rd Avenue sister Natasha Ramsey. Marking our first time hosting together and our first time hosting at the particular venue. Now, not to dog Gladys or anything of that sort, but the restaurant was ill-equipped to sustain supporters of poetry (Whether they are the poets themselves or the audience). In order to fully grasp attention it was necessary for one of the performers to literally stand on top of a bar stool to perform. (Thanks DK!)
I will not go into the details that amounted to (un)successful night, but lets just say we will not be doing it there again, unless distinct changes are made, which I doubt will occur.
Thursday & Friday - Crabs & Beer! Need I say more??
Something I shouldn't have done was drink and stay up late, because Saturday morning at 7:30AM I had to succumb to the unpalatable taste of test taking's tit. Yes Math, Reading and Writing Praxis I until about noon. Then it was immediately off to Capital Heights Maryland to perform at Ayieta's PampHER party as one of the featured poets. It was a blessing and an honor. I brought my pal Natasha Ramsey to enjoy in the festivities (Tai Chi-Qong) and perform (and she never disappoints).
RIGHT after we chowed on some curry chicken we fled north to Coco's Butter Cafe so that I could host a night of Jazz & Poetry with Nex Level. Amazing night of that. Fun, energized and a perfect blend of the arts.
After that Adam's Morgan. No drinks though, broke as hell.
Sunday. MY FIRST FEATURE as a poet at MLV Sundaze presented at Eden's Lounge. Now the turnout wasn't nearly what I had hoped, but it was still fun. I was able to display my art, present my craft and it went well.
Monday. Trip to Shirlington, met up with vets Mike Shellington and Gary Logan to present at Busboys & Poets. That was fun, great venue, nice mix of crowd and it was a fine place for me to present my art.
So, there's my week.
Starts all over again this Friday!
Enjoy the walk down Th3rd Avenue, a derivative to understanding thoughts in our head, translated through opinions, statements and feelings.
1 comment:
This is honest, open and soooo encouraging to see you out there getting into the flow of things!!
I guess we have to experience it all to know what we want, don't want and can do. Thank you for the invite and and for being such a graceful co-host under pressure at GK's restaurant! We're now poetry partners in good and bad times :)
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