Although I have heard from several individuals indicating they did their part for Guerrilla Poetry Day, yesterday, I am personally disappointed that leg cramps kept me from completing my personal goal (although the three performances I did give in Virginia and Washington, DC, were pretty cool).
Dan McTaggart and I are discussing the next GPD, and some plans to organize and expand on it.
More later.
Thanks to all who joined in!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Day's Dispatches....part 1
Have word from a few friends overseas (and a few hardy souls who stayed up late enough last night to make it into this morning) of their exploits for Guerrilla Poetry Day. Bravo and Brava, all around.
I headed out this morning, having made some last minute changes to my itinerary and splitting it into two "waves".
Read "couplet/passion" to the order-taker at the McDonalds in Sterling, Virginia. I think she was confused.
Did "goblins in my attic" and "My Electric Lady" in front of the American Psychological Association building in Washington, DC. A street person yelled at me, something about Jesus.
Then, made a ride up to Embassy Row to do "Queen Protea" in front of the South African Embassy.
Later today, more madness. Madness? This is Poetry!
I headed out this morning, having made some last minute changes to my itinerary and splitting it into two "waves".
Read "couplet/passion" to the order-taker at the McDonalds in Sterling, Virginia. I think she was confused.
Did "goblins in my attic" and "My Electric Lady" in front of the American Psychological Association building in Washington, DC. A street person yelled at me, something about Jesus.
Then, made a ride up to Embassy Row to do "Queen Protea" in front of the South African Embassy.
Later today, more madness. Madness? This is Poetry!
The Day Arrives
Already have received a few dispatches from the fronts...not expecting many, but gratified, nonetheless.
Hitting the ground running, momentarily...
Hitting the ground running, momentarily...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
using Metro to get around
It hit me yesterday that I was not taking into account the Washington, DC, area Metrorail for shuttling me between Guerrilla Poetry hits. That changed today as I went over schedules.
I will use the system for a few pin-point targeting moves in DC, Virginia and Maryland, and don't be surprised if I show up near or at key monuments, including Arlington National Cemetary ("Our Children Lie at Arlington" would be a good read there). I will still go wheels for Pennsylvania (near Gettyburg) and West Virginia (near Harpers Ferry, perhaps?)
This is just starting to get good...adrenaline up about 30%. Testosterone...you don't want to know.
I will use the system for a few pin-point targeting moves in DC, Virginia and Maryland, and don't be surprised if I show up near or at key monuments, including Arlington National Cemetary ("Our Children Lie at Arlington" would be a good read there). I will still go wheels for Pennsylvania (near Gettyburg) and West Virginia (near Harpers Ferry, perhaps?)
This is just starting to get good...adrenaline up about 30%. Testosterone...you don't want to know.
Monday, June 29, 2009
homestretch
I have heard from poets on multiple continents and in multiple states of the US who are planning to do at least a single act of Guerrilla Poetry on the day (July 5th). If you are still on the fence about it, don't force it. Make sure you have a poem or two on you, or that you've memorized, and if the spirit moves you at a cookout with your family, while eating at a fast food restaurant, whatever...
to quote the illustrious Jerry LaCroix of Edgar Winter's White Trash:
"If you feel like letting it out, then Hot Damn, let it out."
Me, I plan to be everywhere I can reach and hit and run so much there will be rumours I've been cloned.
to quote the illustrious Jerry LaCroix of Edgar Winter's White Trash:
"If you feel like letting it out, then Hot Damn, let it out."
Me, I plan to be everywhere I can reach and hit and run so much there will be rumours I've been cloned.
Monday, June 22, 2009
advice for GPD
With the day only 13 days away, we are coming up on tough decisions...so I decided to make it easy on some of you by giving you some sage advice regarding the proper use of guerrilla poetry.
1) Pick the works you know and can read or recite well. Saves the audience.
2) Select the audience well. No Swinburne in sports bars. No Ginsberg in church.
3) Don't take the concept too seriously. Don't wear camouflage and face paint and jump out at strangers. You could get shot.
4) Don't be afraid to bring your own audience. Friends or family can add a layer of security. Except mine, they throw things.
5) Remember, you're not in this alone.
Have a safe and splendiferous Guerrilla Poetry Day on July 5th.
1) Pick the works you know and can read or recite well. Saves the audience.
2) Select the audience well. No Swinburne in sports bars. No Ginsberg in church.
3) Don't take the concept too seriously. Don't wear camouflage and face paint and jump out at strangers. You could get shot.
4) Don't be afraid to bring your own audience. Friends or family can add a layer of security. Except mine, they throw things.
5) Remember, you're not in this alone.
Have a safe and splendiferous Guerrilla Poetry Day on July 5th.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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