a little ambitious, perhaps?

kborsden · Mar 25, 2007

I'm going for something new next month, a poetry reading. Strange as it sounds, my local pub land lord has been asking if I'd be willing to do something like this for some time. Eventually, I agreed. The problem is, I've no idea which of my poems will be better accepted. I was thinking of a half-hour set, seemed long enough for me. My question to my friends on this site is: which poem(s) of mine that you have read would you suggest I use?

Any and all suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance,

Kie

Annie O · Mar 25, 2007

Kie, give me a run down of your best in terms of titles and I'll take a look. You have written so many brilliant pieces, it'll be hard to choose.

kborsden · Mar 25, 2007

Just name your favourite(s). I'm too biased to write a list.

ddgryphon · Mar 25, 2007

Damaged Instrument
Glynn Mower
Rainy Tuesday Morning
The Letter
Exhale The Mourning
Masquerade
Something Beautiful
Starry Night
Ayscha (just the two of us)
Owen Glynndwr
Aberfan

That ought to get you started thinking--No particular order than working my way backward through your work here--found a lot of great ones I missed as well. You could randomly number them and just roll dice and end up with a nice set, pretty much, without worry.

Break a leg!

kborsden · Mar 25, 2007

Thanks both!! It's in 5 weeks, on April 28th. I'll let you know how I get on.
Anyone else want to suggest anything?

Ganesha · Mar 25, 2007

I love so many of your poems but searching for my favorites was tough...
I have only one so far:
Mystery land getaway

I tried to make it a link. I'm impatient with this type of searching the archives-I can't even do it for my own poems.
Have you read in public before? how do you read? fast, slow, dramatically, quietly. this will all make a difference. The poem about holding your mothers hand in the grocery store...adored that one! Don't know the name of that one.
sorry I'm so useless.
I just love your writing. Wonderfully edgy.
G.

poetinahat · Mar 26, 2007

Kie, that's brilliant news. Congratulations!

Annie O · Mar 26, 2007

Hey, Kie, why don't you think about an audio recording, then you can stick it on the web and we can all hear it!

A. Hamilton · Mar 26, 2007

sounds like a fun gig Kie, you'll be incredible.

kdnxdr · Mar 26, 2007

Much congratulations! I'm so jealous.

kid

kborsden · Mar 29, 2007

Thank you all for the support.

Kevin, what equipment would I need to make a sound recording and post it on the net?

Dylan · Apr 5, 2007

Good luck with this, mon ami.
I did a reading and a question and answer session at a local writer`s group not so long ago.
Was absolutely shitting meself, but it went quite well.
Your work is supoib-knock `em dead.

D.

kborsden · Apr 29, 2007

I did it!!!

Yesterday, it was great, very nervous and shaking like a lilly, I did it!

It was extra brilliant because I've had a lot on my mind at the moment and just having the missus there and the baby, both healthy and well, made all the difference. I read to them and to th rest, but with my focus on my lover and my child. It was a great experience and although it took place in a pub(!), the reading went down well. It was a late afternoon job and the punters, all except for the usual barflies, were'nt drunk and were very receptive.

I can't get over how well it went down. There was the occasional chatter during my reading, but what the hey? I'm pleased and can't wait to do it again!

ddgryphon · Apr 29, 2007

Two great events--I'm very happy for you Kie. Congratulations isn't a strong enough word. Mazeltov maybe? Something great though.

Writer??? · Apr 29, 2007

Felicitations, commendations, acclamations, ecomiums, pangyrications, salutations, tributations, approbations, admirations, nods, recognitions, acknowlegements, esteems and high-regards!

I wish I'd been there.

Oh, Honors, encouragment and praises too.

Ganesha · May 10, 2007

Wow, Kie I am so happy for you and your darling family.
Wonderful to get all that support from your loved ones.
xoxo
Ganesha

a little ambitious, perhaps?

kborsden

Has a few recurring issues

Annie O

...fueled on Cadburys

kborsden

Has a few recurring issues

ddgryphon

King of Sloth Town

kborsden

Has a few recurring issues

Ganesha

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poetinahat

Numbers are beautiful

Annie O

...fueled on Cadburys

A. Hamilton

here for a minute...catch me?

kdnxdr

One of the most important people in the world

kborsden

Has a few recurring issues

Dylan

kborsden

Has a few recurring issues

ddgryphon

King of Sloth Town

Writer???

Because EYE said so!

Ganesha

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