I have just posted my performance of “Help” on YouTube (this is also in my chapbook, “Raven Feathers”). This was performed at “Say That” on July 19, 2008.
Daily Archives: Sunday, August 10, 2008
“History” Performance on YouTube
I have just posted my performance of “History” on YouTube. This was performed at “Say That” on July 19, 2008.
Testament
“Albany Bulb” by Nine Volt Heart
This was written for Poefusion’s Monday Mural prompt this week. Enjoy.
-Nicole
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she gazes heavenward
frozen, arms stretched to the sky
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“You Can’t Tell Me” Performance on YouTube
I have just posted my performance of “You Can’t Tell Me” on YouTube. This was performed at “Say That” on July 19, 2008.
Today’s Appearance on Poetry Super Highway’s Open Reading
I read “September” on today’s broadcast of Poetry Super Highway! Today was the Open Reading, which is normally held monthly. Callers from all over call in and read their poems, talk about their own local poetry scenes, and ask questions.
To access this week’s show, go to:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/psh/2008/08/10/August-2008-Worldwide-Open-Reading
September
This was written for Read Write Poem Prompt #39: Writing for Months, Writing for Mouths. This was inspired by this speech, “Come September” given by activist and writer Arundhati Roy in 2002.
-Nicole
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crimson stains
on white petals
of fist-wide flowers
open white palms to the sky
broad, smiling, innocent
unaware that they are stained
unaware that blood has rained
upon their faces
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Subway
This chained lune was written for the One Single Impression Prompt this week, “Stairways”. Enjoy.
-Nicole
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madness calls me
to drift down subway stairways
seeking dark scenes
nighttime casts clothing
a different city emerges, wild
Metropolis, the whore
decked out in
the finest concrete and neon
she glows, electric
and I see
her true blood, fragrant, coursing
through subway veins
junkies, freaks, madmen
bottle-blond horny women and
high-heeled queens
gangstas, and businessmen
on a secret double-sided
neon nighttime life
this I love
unscrubbed, raw, real, blood pulse
unsanitized and filthy
and I can
see it all nightly by
a stairway descent
Written 8/10/08
© 2008 Nicole Nicholson. All Rights Reserved.
Stumble It!
Writer’s Block First Draft Night: Friday, August 15
It’s about that time again…Writer’s Block Poetry is holding their First Draft Night on Friday, August 15th at 8:00 P.M. at Kafe Kerouac!
There will be a featured poet and there will also be an open mic during the show. This exciting poetry night, hosted by WB’s own Joanna Schroeder, is for NEW POETRY ONLY – stuff that has *never* been read in public before – so come out to hear great new poetry or to read your OWN never before performed work! Cover is $3.
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Once again, the details:
What: Writer’s Block First Draft Night
When: Friday, August 15th @ 8:00 P.M.
Where: Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Why: Come out to hear the feature and read your OWN new work!
Cover: $3
