sequence

from the spoken word piece "The Sequel" words by Shirlene aka acidjazzdika music by the wonderful Gashaus

at this most auspicious event

you still didn't make my acquaintance

willing participant

of your candor jez the same

sat in theater seats soaking up

all your wares

when it comes to the lyrical

few hold incense...to you

lights tinkle and bedazzle Saturn around

thickly wound dreads

instrumental strings were inviting

lured by drums from the chair

refrain further dalliances than these chains

lock me in to now

ain't planning to share

this bliss stolen from angst driven

passion living holistic word

still as the room was

earth seemed to rumble in reverb

I blink as you entrall

swapping eye contact as the

audience is macked at pure stance

somebody gone have

to call an ambulance as

you have killed

victim I am scattered...

breathless all around

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

This one is a rush, of emotions and senses -- a lyrical sounding poem -- I love to hear you read, I know I have said that before, but I do, and it is very well done

[Glen Yumang Manese]

I read this first without the musical accompaniment...
and then again with it...the way --- this goes for the reader ---
makes a more refine read after putting both together ---
and hearing a voice as you go down the lines of the verse...
even though they are completely different in words...
but speak the vibe...

[willweb]

For me it's like picking a card, any card from a deck filled with queens...it doesn't matter what card I chose, when it comes to your poetry they are all beautiful. Shirlena, you have such a vibrant way with your words. This was great. I really enjoy reading your poetry.

[Mary C]

A brilliant poem with strong phrasing and vivid imagery

[Shaquana Adams]

I love the way you write. This could easily be a spoken word. Brilliantly penned Shirlena!
-QuanaWana

[Frieda P]

You never cease to bedazzle with your poetic style Shirlena, brilliance in the making...hit that note again!

"earth seemed to rumble in reverb"

That's how I feel when I read your words....................

[.Em.]

i love this poem... You explain exactly how i feel when i witness magic being made on stge or even from my earphones. i love how the last two lines makes me want to linger in the feeling. i also watched the youtube video great music and your voice executes poetry so beautifully... thank you for sharing :)

[Sami Khalil]

"refrain further dalliances than these chains
lock me in to now
ain't planning to share
this bliss stolen from angst driven
passion living holistic word"

Wow. Amazing wording and conveyance. I'm soaking up all your poetic wares. Excellent...:)..................

[kublakhan27]

You never fail to weave a spell with your words my friend...the spoken-word element really knocks it out of the park...for me, this piece is an assessment of idolization and the many things that it can do to one's emotions and psyche...awesome work as always.