Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Rushden Rhymes 28/02/25

 


A poetry road trip

Down country lanes,

like blood through

the veins of the land,

we set off in Sammy’s camper van

like a poetic Scooby doo escapade.

What would we uncover

when we reach our destination?

And if it wasn't for those pesky kids

would we get away

with our evil masterplan

to cover this land

in poetic refrains.

What would we find in

quiet little Rushden?

 


Rhymes,

we found rhymes.

A poetic goldmine,

wonderfully helmed

by our friend, Jazmine.

Sometimes stars align

and tonight

it was like the heavens

were beaming down,

everything just felt right,

the words flowed

from page into the night.

 


Quaint little art studio,

a rendezvous between words

that flow amongst the poetry crew.

I was the first

to take the imaginary microphone,

and though my throat was raw,

and ever swallow felt like a hacksaw,

I felt the words pour

like honey across the floor.

I felt at one with the room,

I thought,

if I'd had wings I'd soar.

 


We were treated

to poetry from friends,

poetry from new faces.

Words we consumed.

We listened as each

brought something

new to the room,

and before I go on,

we must give credit

to Abbi and her golden hat,

it put a shine upon the night

that would glare for days,

like sun rays coming out to play.

 


We also had poetry from Kia (latchkeypoet)

Scott Coe, and many more.

Big shoutout has to go to Aimee

for battling their nerves,

and delivering not one

but two pieces perfectly.

 


Then Sammy

took the floor.

Some antics

occurred

with words,

a brilliant display,

perfect delivery.

Intricate wordplay,

a flawless set

by the headliner

of the day.

 


As the evening came to a close

we marched through sleepy Rushden,

a party of poets pawing the pavement,

until we reached a drinking establishment,

and we chatted, connected,

found friendships

and laughed a lot.

 

If you can get over to Rushden,

I highly recommend this night.

Jazmine is a great friend of mine

and of Some Antics and Get Mouthy,

she has created a night that is truly her own,

and for that I am so proud
 


 

Peace, Love & Poetry

Kyle



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