I’m sure you’re all bored in lockdown, unless you’re very lucky.
So why not indulge in a bit of art?
Hollie McNish has been live streaming her amazing poetry online.
You can find her recorded work here.
And her live streams are available from 9-10 every Thursday at https://m.facebook.com/holliepoetry.
Nothing like a kick arse female poet to enliven your day.
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Tempting tempestuousness
The Old Vic hosted a scintillating night of poetry headlined by Kate Tempest.
Two energetic comperes opened and directed the show.
Azir Ahmed opened the poetry with humour and sound word-smithery.
Raising dry smiles with close to the bone truths.
Not bad for a man who described himself after the performance as a 'tag along'.
Feminist rhyme
Hollie McNish, who has already made herself known to me on the radio with the poem Wow, kicked things into a more feminine head space.
A more loving, powerful and inspiring poem about a daughter I cannot bring to mind.
The rest of her set also marked her out as more than a one trick pony.
Say it with rhythm
David J truly earned the right to his name, The Vocal Pugilist, with a performance not only heart warming and beautifully woven, but skillfully and inventively spun with beat box effects.
The night offered politics, poignancy, life and laughs woven in poems and stories in a heady mix to soothe the soul and lift the heart.
I would love to mention all the warm up acts by name as they all have a great deal of talent, but I need to get onto the main event.
The lady in question
Kate Tempest, a lady of promisingly expanding renown who still seems to be chuffed to bits to be here as she launched her new book Everything Speaks.
She presented a collection of the mythical and the personal with a warmth, humour and enthusiasm to charm any cynic.
This exuberance unfortunately meant that she lost her flow a little, but she gained it back in style and kept everyone smiling.
Surprises and emotion
Smiling so much in fact that she even won an unsought marriage proposal.
I don't think I've ever seen her bow her head or blush before.
A wonderful evening, a standing ovation and an emotional roller coaster.
Two energetic comperes opened and directed the show.
Azir Ahmed opened the poetry with humour and sound word-smithery.
Raising dry smiles with close to the bone truths.
Not bad for a man who described himself after the performance as a 'tag along'.
Feminist rhyme
Hollie McNish, who has already made herself known to me on the radio with the poem Wow, kicked things into a more feminine head space.
A more loving, powerful and inspiring poem about a daughter I cannot bring to mind.
The rest of her set also marked her out as more than a one trick pony.
Say it with rhythm
David J truly earned the right to his name, The Vocal Pugilist, with a performance not only heart warming and beautifully woven, but skillfully and inventively spun with beat box effects.
The night offered politics, poignancy, life and laughs woven in poems and stories in a heady mix to soothe the soul and lift the heart.
I would love to mention all the warm up acts by name as they all have a great deal of talent, but I need to get onto the main event.
The lady in question
Kate Tempest, a lady of promisingly expanding renown who still seems to be chuffed to bits to be here as she launched her new book Everything Speaks.
She presented a collection of the mythical and the personal with a warmth, humour and enthusiasm to charm any cynic.
This exuberance unfortunately meant that she lost her flow a little, but she gained it back in style and kept everyone smiling.
Surprises and emotion
Smiling so much in fact that she even won an unsought marriage proposal.
I don't think I've ever seen her bow her head or blush before.
A wonderful evening, a standing ovation and an emotional roller coaster.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
You're not fat, you're phenomenal
One of my friends has been writing about her thoughts about being fat.
I have always thought that she looks great.
And again I was reminded of the Maya Angelou poem phenomenal woman.
Every woman should read this and feel proud of their body.
I have always thought that she looks great.
And again I was reminded of the Maya Angelou poem phenomenal woman.
Every woman should read this and feel proud of their body.
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