Thread: Spoken Word (Language Warning)

Solemn introduction.

Slightly rising intonation,
personal noun then you...
brief pause for emphasis:

verb metaphor
rapid cadence homage to ego
feeding id this is quite a trip
and why...are my arms moving?

Speaking slowly now.

Drama. Wordplay.

Feed a rhyme to rhythm
and back to fast loud
pepper this with a shout
and slithered swear for emphasis
lips twist with a thrust of my hips
admire my image wit simile
similar train of thought obviously
audience on the same page.

Turn the page, no line breaks.
Calculated laugh.
Joke-slash-remark.
Audience more engaged.

Read off a laundry list
breadcrumbs back to beginning,
fuck 'em if they're lost
'cause attitude is passion.

Here comes the point
politics shock value
satire social benefit
lifestyle personal qualm
something about love
hate childhood memory

Dig the pulpit!

Pause. But not too deep.

Because MY theater is unique.

And wait...

Thanks.

This was a parody. Just for records sake.

Very clever and with a sharp bite, too. Loved it.

At first I pictured a priest preaching, but towards the middle he turned into a politician giving a dramatic speech.

This is a very witty and entertaining read. Thanks!

Edgewise, very ingenious and, yes, witty. I hear a bit of SOC here. You've got the "beat" in theatre. I like the shifts in action on the stage. Powerful words in just the right places. No nits. Just great! Laurie

I like what you've done here, Edge. You tell us what the language is going to do, then subtly do it.

Speaking slowly now.

Drama. Wordplay.

Very cool effect. Brought attention to the words. Quite cool.

Gotta echo Van here, this is so freaking cool and unique, Edge. Ten thousand gold stars for originality, oh so refreshing. You're on a roll, my friend, I really dug this.

This seemed strong and unique, saying what could literally be happening during a speech. Some parts lost me, though, like the ending,

Pause. But not too deep.

Because MY theater is unique.

Don't quite know what is happening here.

On the whole a very enjoyable read for me.
-cae

Edge, I really enjoyed this. It had great cadence and you portrayed the scene very well. I haven't been around in a while, but I've been reading your poems. You've seemed to have changed your style a little. I like it. Sondra

I've never read anything like this before. Very interesting, very witty.