Hi Frank,
Normally I just read with maybe a half sentence intro. I'm part of a
'panel' that has a 'topic' and so I am seizing the day to say
'something' as well as read.
I don't want to say too much but there is something I want to get off my
chest, about 'Australian poetry', without blithering on too much (or
even much at all). It's harder to say very little than a lot, I always
find.
But already I am deciding to say even less than I had planned. Thanks
for that.
cheers,
Jill
On Saturday, September 7, 2002, at 01:04 AM, Frank Parker wrote:
>> ...I keep changing my mind about introductions to each poem.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I may be way off base the way I'm taking this part of your email, Jill,
> so please
> correct me if I am. Are you required to introduce each poem you're
> going to read?
> Like I said, there may be something I'm missing here.
>
> My own experience has taught me not to introduce the poems I read in
> public, to
> let the poetry perform.
>
> Cheers,
> Frank
>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Poetryetc provides a venue for a dialogue relating to poetry and
>> poetics [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jill Jones
>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 7:50 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: please purchase
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>>
>> Thanks Anny,
>>
>> I am more grappling with things I wish to say re the topic I have been
>> thrown, which is why I keep changing my mind about introductions to
>> each
>> poem. I usually just pick the core of what I wish to read and go with
>> the flow depending on the audience I find myself faced with.
>>
>> Anyway, I will report back and then you must let us know how you go.
>>
>> Best,
>> Jill
>>
>>
>> On Friday, September 6, 2002, at 07:48 PM, Anny Ballardini wrote:
>>
>>> the same from me, Jill,
>>> I'll be reading on the 20th
>>> but I am as shy as ... I have no idea what, and keep on cutting and
>>> changing
>>> my text (same effect but different cause),
>>> the list is -sometimes- very good
>>> and I also appreciate Wystan Curnow's remark
>>> let us know of your success when you come back!
>>> anny
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Support much appreciated, Frank.
>>>>
>>>> I've already changed my introduction three times. I partly blame all
>>>> this
>>>> poetry email. Every time I log on someone has a new idea, spin or
>>>> metaphor
>>>> ready for use, re-use or outright theft.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>
>>
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