Get Mouthy 7

 

Stumbling, crashing around.

Still slightly hungover

from too many Christmas treats.

Sickly ache in its stomach

from too many

chocolate midnight feasts.

Get Mouthy steps

into the cold, frosty

first days of a new year. 

 

 

 

A year still finding

it's newborn feet.

Snow forming in the air,

trying to take hold,

but the fire in the room

scares the ice away.

 

 

 

January can often seem like everyone

is trying to find their place again.

After the Christmas/New year time sink.

Money is low, cold winds blow.

So, it's usually a tad slow.

so was only expecting a light dusting

of poetry, just a gentle gust,

with a few glittery sparkles to light the pathway.

 

 

 

And by 19:15 I was even more convinced

it was going to be a quiet night,

when only a small band of people

had braved the cold night.

Little did I know that we

would have a full-on blizzard bursting

through the doors.

No seats going spare.

20 poets taking the stage.

full of verses to share.

 

 

 

January is

a time of reflection

and contemplation,

and this was

the overarching theme

of this poetic celebration.

Our collection of wonderful poets

beautifully expressed

their thoughts and stories.

 

 

 

There was some brevity and light

to burst through 

the clouds of deep thought,

a perfect blend of shades.

Tears and laughter,

memories that won't fade.

 

 

 

We welcomed even more new faces,

Always a delight to hear

new voices

making their first

Steps on this journey.

And so far, we have had

some absolutely 

brilliant newcomers

Who are already starting

to make themselves

know all over the city.

 

 

 

Not least 

Kerry and Andrea

who both managed to win

the Some-Antics slam

on their first attempts.

So proud of you both.

Let's see if we can keep doing this!

 

 

 

We also had a lot of

our regular little family of poets

Coming together,

sharing their words,

their warmth

and support to each other.

 

 

 

Every month

I come away smiling,

It's such a beautiful feeling,

when we can share

something so special.

So much love to all of you,

and those that come to support

and enjoy the artistry.

Every single one of you

makes this night

so special and unique.

thank you.

 

 

 

Already looking forward to next time.

But before then

it is the Some-Antics Championship Slam

where all of last year’s winners

come back for one big slam.

And so many of our faces will be there.

Me, Carolina, Kerry, Andrea, 

Harmony, Ellie and Chris Oliver 

who have all been on our stage 

in the past 6 months. 

So come and support. 

On Friday 19th January

 at LCB Depot 

(opposite the exchange)

 

Thanks for reading.

Peace, Love & Poetry

Kyle.

 

Photos Kyle Coare

if i missed you I appologise,

but i was enjoying the poetry so much
 

Kane Corvus Interview

 Every Month we like to give our headliners a chance 

to tell us a bit about themselves 

(though this is open to all of our poets, 

if you would like a short 'Interview' 

then drop me a Dm on Insta or FB)

This month we have the chance to hear a set

by Derby based spoken word performer Kane Corvus,

who has just published a collection of poems 

and has been gigging up and down the country.

As well as featuring on BBC Upload.

He has kindly taken a bit of time out of his busy schedule

to send us answers to our little interview.

 

 

 

 

When did you start writing poetry?

Do you remember what your first pieces were about?

 

I did pieces at school, in the English class

as part of the curriculum 

but I attempted my first poem/ lyrical piece at 16. 

I badly ripped off skid row lol

 

 

Why do you write poetry?

What is your favourite thing about it?

I enjoy the creative and artistic process.
The whole cycle of inspiration, write,
polish, record, perform.

 

 

When it comes to your own work, how would you describe it?

What themes inspire you?

Tell us a little more about your work, and what moves you.

 

I'm inspired by everything around me.

It's very autobiographical. Feelings, emotions, reflection etc

In Leicester we are trying to unite the poetry scene

 in collaboration with other poetry nights,

How would you describe the Leicester poetry scene, 

and what, in your opinion could be improved upon?

 

I gig a lot, UK wide and I will say
Leicester is surprisingly busy for spoken word,
with much more available
and better run events than a lot of larger cities.
Leicester is good for poetry for sure.

 

 

Do you have any favourite poets, 

both locally and further afield

that you would like to share.

 

Sassoon, Blake, Henry Rollins. Lots of band lyricists.

 

 

If people want to follow your social media,

where can they find you.

 

https://m.facebook.com/kanespokenword

Insta @kanecorvus

 

Thank you for having me at your event and thank you for the interview x

 

 

Thank you for your answers.

Kane will be performing at at Get Mouthy

on Monday 8th January

at Big Difference, High St, Leicester.