I entered the world of Slam poetry after some motivator told me that I couldn’t, that it simply was not something that “middle-aged white women from the suburbs” did. I ran right out and signed up after that. Now, 11 years later, I went back to the National Poetry Slam in Austin, TX. This is the same location where Michael and I were on the finals stage in 1998. It was a hoot and a holler, as Austin always is. Instead of being competitors, Michael worked behind the scenes (a lot) as did I (a little). However we were both featured in a “Legends” showcase.
Legend?
Sheesh.
It was great to see old friends and hear some amazing new voices. Also really enjoyed hearing Whammo’s band, the Asylum Street Spankers and their parody of “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ’round the old Oak Tree” only it is “Put Magentic Stickers on your SUV.” I downloaded it from their website, it was my first musical download.
Okay, I’m a bit behind the technology on cybertunes. But, hey, I’m a legend, whadayaexpect?
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