I have confession to make: my reading at Java Head last night was utter garbage. I would like to shift the blame on the fact that I was inclined to stay in and sleep/ half way look at wrestling (something crazy always happens before a pay- per view, and I haven’t watched in weeks). I’d also like to shift some of the blame on Drew for completely catching me off guard, which is rare because I expect tangents and random shit from Drew. These things are constants…it’s part of what makes the guy so loveable (and I mean that strictly in a brotherly/ platonic way).
Random Tangent: Ain’t it funny I have to include subtext and random tangents just to clean up the dirty minds of folks who may want to read into shit that ain’t there? Not like anyone reads this crap anyways, right?
Anyways...back to my point...
Unfortunately…I can blame neither laziness or Drew, fact is, I was wack last night. Afterwards, Lynn confirmed what I already knew to be the case in a three minute synopsis that would have been four minutes had she taken a breath somewhere in her (honest, justified and appreciated) critique. Somehow, I maimed a classic of mine that dates back to circa 1997, What Would You Do?, and I hacked up a recent crowd pleaser, My Silence. I always come off with What Would You Do?, but last night I’m sure folks just wished I’d get off…stage that is. Why did the Beverly Hillbillies theme song pop into my head just now when I wrote the ellipses and “stage that is”? Weird.
If you had the chance to read my venting session on illpoets.com yesterday (Thursday, February 20, 2003), you’d know that I feel kind of conflicted as of late when it comes to the poetry scene. I think this was further agitated by this cat named John Patrick who took exception to this lyricist named Entity using the “N” word. Entity prefaced his performance with some black history facts and some commentary on El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X). Apparently, Mr. Patrick took offense to Entity talking about Malcolm in one breath and using the term nigga in the next. That and the fact Entity often does his thing and bounces shortly thereafter. Personally, I think the words John Patrick had for Entity should have been told to Entity outside so the vibe at Java Head could remain drama free. Not saying he didn’t have a right to feel that way, but it was a little aggressive the way he handled it, which in turn made him look wack in the process (in my opinion). Besides, Entity didn’t bring up the fact John Patrick refers to God a lot in his poetry, but recently was pubbing himself for a ladies- only exotic poetry show where he “would be in the gym doing over time for the event). Watch your contradictions folks, the same way we trip off of other folks actions is the same way we sometimes behave and don’t realize it. Entity handled it well stating he had to go to work and promising he’d build with John Patrick on the issue next Thursday. He even apologized for the disturbance as he left, even though he wasn’t being confrontational.
Just thought that was cool. I’ve seen situations like that explode because egos swell up over some shit like that. Aside from that, Sir Reigns did his thing as the “Sir/Prize” feature for the night.
Okay, so maybe I won’t be at poetry spots like that for a a while, but when I come, I must represent..woooord is bond. (Fugees moment…pardon)
PS- Wonder if this will cause any drama...hope not, but whatever. My journal, my thoughts, the way I see things. Fuggit, right?
Love ya'll...be safe...One.