Pinggg K!

 

Pinggg K! 15th August

 

Something I love about this city

is the amount of different poetry events,

there is something that caters to everyone.

You find new poets

that may find other nights not to their tastes,

or are too busy, or just don't know

that the other nights exist

and you get your regulars,

that try to fit in each night.

Because you always come away afterwards

filled with that sense

that you only get after a poetry event.

Like you've learnt something, been entertained,

laughed cried, fell in love and been hurt.

All the different emotions we have are shared.

And in that way Pinggg K! is no different.

 

Pinggg K! has been running for a long time,

in various locations, but since covid it has found

It's home in the cafe area of the Y theatre.

Held every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

 

Hosted by Richard Byrt.

This is a much smaller scale event

than some of the other nights,

it's nice and relaxed,

with a spread of biscuits and chocolates

laid out over the big table.

There are no mics, no theatrics

(Surprisingly with the venue)

This event lets the words

speak for themselves.

 

It starts with a round table

poetry writing exercise,

This month everyone was given a picture

and ten minutes to put some words

to the image.

All are invited to share their works,

though there is no pressure to participate

it is completely up to you

whether you will write or read

but most people did,

which was a beautiful thing,

everyone created something unique

and truly their own work.

 

After a short break, long enough to buy

a drink from the well-stocked bar/cafe

and to spend a bit of time connecting

with the other poets, it's onto the second half

Where we had an open mic.

Sean Benjamin, Greg, Kamisha, Steph, Bobba, Lexi

Myself, and numerous other people

I didn’t get names for, all performing.

 

We had a real mixture of themes to the poetry,

Covering a vast number of subjects, all delivered

Cleanly enough to hear without a mic.

Special mentions have to go to Kamisha f

or her powerful vocal delivery and great words

and to Lexi, who had literally started writing her poem

halfway through the break, and had a complete piece written

by the time she performed, and she delivered it

like it was a poem that she had been doing for months.

 

Then the headliner took the imaginary mic.

Carolyn Turner has been a regular at Get Mouthy

and really brings to life the struggles of slaves

and people from the Caribbean,

she looks into ancestry and what it means to us today,

and to the struggles that people are still having.

She held everyone in her words,

listening intently to every verse

and every story.

 

All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable evening,

Whether you want to be involved

or just sit back and listen to the words.

 

Pinggg K! is back on the 19th of September.

 

Please support the local arts scene, there are so many

different events and artists, of all styles,

and they should be seen or heard.

 

Peace, Love & Poetry

Kyle.