Bit late too the party on this one but couldn't let it pass without saying how much I liked it. Hearing it read aloud definitely adds to the experience. Your accent suits the poem too, I think.
Cal
The Collar -- first draft
Hello Stuart, I think that's the same one I used.
An alien in a small church-- yes that's what it is! But does this mean you'll also be adding an audio? It would be great to hear one of your poems read aloud.. I can keep pestering you, of course!
Thanks very much, calxaed. Not late at all. hmm.. perhaps a person's accent dictates, in some ways, how they write. Or atleast, certain word choices. I've never considered that possibility before.
Thanks Saul, and I agree with you.. poems can almost become little entities of their own can't they. To hear how the poet intended the work is fascinating. I want to go to many more open mic sessions, readings and poetry festivals.. maybe I'll have the courage to stand up there myself one day!
Lia
An alien in a small church-- yes that's what it is! But does this mean you'll also be adding an audio? It would be great to hear one of your poems read aloud.. I can keep pestering you, of course!
Thanks very much, calxaed. Not late at all. hmm.. perhaps a person's accent dictates, in some ways, how they write. Or atleast, certain word choices. I've never considered that possibility before.
Thanks Saul, and I agree with you.. poems can almost become little entities of their own can't they. To hear how the poet intended the work is fascinating. I want to go to many more open mic sessions, readings and poetry festivals.. maybe I'll have the courage to stand up there myself one day!
Lia