Poetry Idol - This Wednesday
Published 1 year, 3 months ago in Entertainment.Yes, it is what you think it is - a poetry version of Australian Idol. And I’ll be competing this Wednesday! It’ll be the first time I’ve recited my poetry to an audience other than whichever close family member or friend I manage to corner every so often. Needless to say, I’m horribly nervous and filled with “what if?”s involving flubbed lines, Dicko-like judges and teary panda-eyes in front of hundreds of people.
The 25 winners of the heats go to the final at the Writer’s Festival, competing for a publishing contract.
The poem I’ve chosen is a modified version of Ode for a Fallen Poet… it has a lot of imagery and is one of those poems that works better actually recited than on paper. I really hope I win… so nervous…
Anyway I think Poetry Idol is free to watch (either that or very cheap) and so if anyone wants to come along to watch me make an idiot of myself, remember to cheer - I think they take audience response into consideration!
Here’s the details:
Poetry Idol
Wednesday 29 August, 6-8pm
St. Kilda Library
150 Carlisle St, St Kilda
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good luck Lady C, I’m sure you’ll knock ‘em dead
ps. just read your poem, it’s very beautiful
Go Girl
if memory serves me, the poem in question is one that i critiqued, and suggested it was dam fine work…
john
well done lady chaos - can’t be there in person but will definitely be thinking of you on Wed evening. Love the poem too - good luck!!
Thanks for the kind words everyone
. You’ve made me feel much less nervous!
wish I could be there on wednesday, but am already committed. I have every faith in you. You will deliver it beautifully I know !
Just take a deep breath and remember they all feel as nervous as you do! Good luck hun!
It’s wednesday evening hope you’re doing good Lady C
Well ?????????????????????????? How did it all go ????? Did you rock ??