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A NEW FEATURE TO ACOUSTIC ROTHERHAM.
CAROL ROBSON’S POETS CORNER
Carol is much respected member of the Poet Community in South Yorkshire and we’ve been lucky enough to twist her arm into acting as Acoustic Rotherham’s Poet Correspondent, when she will bring us up to date with what is going on in the World of Poetry.
Besides pointing you towards where the action is going on Acoustic Rotherham would like to offer South Yorkshire Poets the opportunity of having their work published on the site, providing another means of getting their work into a wider domain.
Carol Robson’s February Poetry/literary/Storytelling news
I know it is that time of the year when it is hard to leave the warmth of your home. You won’t regret getting out to some fabulous Poetry/Literary/Music events that will warm the cockles of your heart, you’ll enjoy good company and meet some wonderful warm friendly South Yorkshire folk.
Friday Feb 10th 7.30-
Another full night of poetry pushing out the boundaries, be early because this is expected to be a busy night, with folk rumoured to be coming over from the new Doncaster Open Mic Poetry group.
Monday Feb 13th 7.30-
Slam Bam Thank You Ma’am 2: Crappy Valentine’s Day Edition
Description: Sick of lovesick poets? Dreading the Valentine's drivel? Too sarcastic
for sickly sweet sentiments? Join Slam Bam Thank You Ma'am once again for a night
of anti-
Plus a performance from our very own Grande Dame of Slam 2011, Steph Pike!
Tuesday Feb 14th 7.30-
Northern Lights Spoken Word: Northern Lights is celebrating a successful 1st year of bringing you the most cutting edge spoken word in Sheffield today.
Saturday Feb 18th 7.00-
Word Life Vs Dead Beats
Literary Blog
We’re happy to announce that Word Life will be running what will be
the first of our regular monthly poetry events in the Upstairs room of The Riverside
in Sheffield on February 18th.
Word Life teams up with Dead Beats Literary Blog,
a new student run literary blog based in Sheffield thats attracting attention from
all around the world. Word LIfe and Dead Beats poets will be performing, alongside
an open mic and feature sets from one of the leading spoken word artists in the UK
Ross Sutherland, and Sheffield based musician Seiben.
Tickets just
£3/£2.50 concessions
Student/Unwaged
Tuesday Feb 21st 8.00-
Spire Writes @ Havana Whites: Ian Parks & open mic
After the sad demise of ‘Chandlers Bards’, spoken word is coming back to Chesterfield in 2012. With a vengeance. And some Cuban cocktails. Please come and join us on Feb 21st at Havana Whites (close to Chesterfield train station, opposite the Pomegranate Theatre) to get things started they have a reading from Mexborough’s very own Ian Parks.
Tuesday Feb 21st 8.00-
The Story Forge: Fresh from flipping pancakes, come and join us at the Story Forge on Shrove Tuesday for an evening of storytelling delights. There will be stories from the floor so bring along a tale, a song, a poem, a myth (urban or otherwise), a legend or just your good self for what promises to be a fine evening in even better company.
Friday 24th Doncaster Open Mic Event is an open mic literature event held at The Leopard venue in Doncaster on the last Friday of every month at 7:30pm until 10pm
Tuesday Feb 28th 7.00-
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This poem came my way from a brave young lady who has had her whole life turned upside down by a terrible twist of fate or human error. A developing and respected musician, she can no longer play any instrument.
There was no title to this poem -
Reaffirmation
I lie awake,
and contemplate,
the route to my success,
for I am a great believer ,
in believing that I can,
succeed in my own interest ,
my thoughts and my ideas,
Though lying here it puzzles me,
the path I will surely find,
as it is locked inside my body,
my soul and my mind.
My body maybe broken now,
and the past can not change,
for time is a wicked master,
such a thing won't rearrange,
they say that this is fate,
what will be will be,
but I will built my fate,
because I believe in me.
LisaMarie Fitzpatrick
HERE’S A POEM FROM MY SON JACK. CIRCA 2002 AND WAS PUBLISHED IN A BBC COLLECTION OF POEMS WRITTEN BY YOUNG PEOPLE.
FOREVER BLUE
The forbidden yearnings of vulgar sins, hang
Greater than life,one I will never see to be
Lost among the lost, ever in the waves of yearning;
Longing in what seems to be a forever sea.
Breaking me down, wanting to drown in you:
In the distance, clenched through the wheels, burning
Visions of a future foreign land, only you
Can take me towards there:unsheathe the sword,
Strike me down from up here, life is nothing now,
Lower your axe, for it matters not no more,
Life can only be dreamed to be however You
See it deemed to be, But as the setting
Sun ends with me, know I will wait for you,
As long as my soul remains Forever Blue.
JACK W. MILLARD
POETS CORNER
THE SCORPION’S TALE
Life under the volcano always remains a risk when the peace and tranquillity that has reigned for tens, hundreds or even thousands of years can be overturned, in moments, by natural, thunderous fireworks, which will change the landscape forever.
This is not to say that the dark shadow, which lays to waste with its glowing, grey ashes, is not without redemption.
At the edge of destruction, there is a new beginning.
From the same force, seen only to destroy, seeds of life will emerge, perpetuated by the sulphurous hot springs that ascend through scorched and blackened earth. Resolution remains intact and only the most tenacious souls know that they will survive to enjoy the benefits that the volcano will bring.
Time, the great healer, can never restore life as it existed before but, helped by the sun, ice, the wind and the waves, it will gently break down hard, unforgiving rock into rich and fertile soil. Fear may linger, but against this must be balanced faith and hope. If these are lost, death will follow, for the very source of life is gone forever.
SCOTT ENGINEERING
Single Awareness Day
by
Carol Robson
February fourteenth is! Valentines Day
Another chance to fill the coffers
A card, flowers, presents to give
Commercialism filling their pockets
One day just to say, I love you
Promotion, advertising
Pushed at you since the New Year
Magazines, newspapers, television too
Just to say on that one day
I love you
Emphasis on couples,
Sharing their love
Why do they need a special day?
Everyday should be special
If you love someone so much
How does it feel to be single?
Grown tired of all this hype
Many different reasons, for being single
Cherish your life, cherish your friends
February fourteenth is! Single Awareness Day
© 2011 Carol Robson
''UNTITLED''
YOU'RE INSIDE ME SO DEEP,SO DEEP INSIDE ME!
WHEN,OR WILL YOU EVER LET ME GO?
I FEEL YOU SO DEEP,SO DEEP INSIDE ME,
I NEED TO MAKE MY FEELINGS REALLY SHOW,
WE GAVE EACH OTHER PLEASURE
SOMETIMES WE CAUSED EACH OTHER PAIN,
AND NOW EVEN THOUGH NOT LIVING TOGETHER
THIS FEELING OF YOU INSIDE ME I CAN'T CONTAIN,
THE NEARNESS WHEN YOU'RE CLOSE TO ANOTHER,
THE CLOSEST YOU CAN FEEL WHEN MAKING LOVE,
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD,AND BE DEEP INSIDE ANOTHER,
LIKE THE PROVERBIAL HAND INSIDE PROVERBIAL GLOVE,
WILL YOU EVER KNOW AGAIN THIS AWESOME FEELING?
WILL YOU EVER BE AS CLOSE AS TIME'S YOU'VE BEEN?
WILL YOU SOMEDAY FIND YOUR SENSES ALMOST REELING?
''TEMPUS-
THOSE TWO WORDS MEAN!
C.M.TURNER. 2010