A Eulogy To Poets at WOL

by Valerie Cook

Saturday 20th March 2010 8:00 pm

 A Eulogy To Poets  at WOL

 

I wish I could write a poem like Julian Jorden.

His Rhubarb Poem cracks me up.

And when he starts quoting French 

Well my toes curl up in pleasure.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Peter Crompton.

He is so full of emotion and life

His performance can give me

The goose bumps.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Eric Tomlinson.

He has the perfect ear for rhyme.

His stories excel in every way,

Performed in a calm  casual  display.

 

 I wish I could write a poem like Lynda Morgan.

She has such a gentle approach 

That pulls at my heartstrings

And makes me engage my inner soul.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Scott Devon.

He remembers all his words,

It is a feat that I have yet to attempt

A truly mesmerising Performance.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Gemma Lee. 

I love her presentations, 

All her poems reflect life

And her accent enhances her poetry.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Alan Gray

and entertain.

He has a unique presentation 

and a phenomenal memory.

Alan your a gem.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Dave Morgan. 

This man can write anything.

It would always be relevant and exceptional

He has a wonderful way with words.

 

I wish I could write a poem like Darren Thomas.

He truly has a  gift with words.

Always a pleasure to hear his poems

And read his uninhibited  reviews.  

 

 I wish to write a poem like Paul Blackburn.

One never knows what is coming

And he has the most quirky imagination

But he knows that  I like him.

 

Everyone who reads, performs at Write Out Loud

Has my admiration ,my thanks,

For their  application, their involvement , 

In sharing their work and their dedication

To the Spoken Word.

 

Val Cook 2010