Open Mic

random jottings from an open mic/poetry evening...

Rooftop backdrop 

redhead silhouette

lost her phone 

six foot gnome 

Alsorts, all sorts

wood swathed in purple 

salt and vinegar

chocolate finger

Glowing red bulb 

flickering teas and

a smattering

of fairy blue.

Upturned faces

catching phrases in

butterfly net minds.

Reviews

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Hi April- how are you?
Your writing is still as great as ever and this is different from what I remember of your writing.
Sure has a flow!
Love all the words flowing .. i really like this part

Glowing red bulb

flickering teas and

a smattering

of fairy blue.

Upturned faces

catching phrases in

butterfly net minds.

Love that image and thought.

Chloe

[Antonio Chevere]

great topic, simple but beautifull.

[dieuxsansculte]

The word play in this is fabulous, and there's a lilting quality about it that brings to mind a mythical realm of fantastic creatures. You make it flow like the soundtrack of another world.

The images of a "wood swathed in purple" and a "chocolate finger" simply add to its ethereal qualities.

Wonderful write. I enjoyed it immensely.

[...]

Love the use of words here, so many words, so many images flash; it's wonderful. And I really like the idea of the last few lines.

[Hello, Goodbye]

fantastic poetic brevity with delicious word pairings.. the imagery is captivating and entirely engaging..

[Star Bright]

Hello! Just wanted to say that your poem flows quite nicely and it's really good. (:

[cartera]

Superb. You are an excellent excellent poet able to switch beween appropriate styles to match teh style to subject matter. Weel done.
ATB
Alex.

[PianoandPage]

*sigh* this makes me remember nights at open mics and poetry slams where i would drink lattes and sit with my notebook open and just jot down little inspired lines as i listened to everyone perform.

thanks for sharing!

[Alicante lullaby]

oh..it just came out of chrysalis and words fluttered their wings..light and beautiful.

[Michael X]

hey april, this is poetry. except the third line reminds me of the same line in
a lady gaga song: just dance...the rest is stellar and a pleasure to read.

[SweetPeachesAlways]

You do amazing things with just a few words. Color me in awe.