Poetry in "Motion"

[Sky Blue Hope]

Hey all!! :)

http://www.innertraveler.com/publicgallery/showphoto.php?photo=22461

I wanted to try something "experimental" and new...

So last week I recorded myself (YUK, hate my own voice...lol), but I recorded myself reciting three of my poems, one of them was "Certifiable".

Since I couldn't upload it as just an audio file in wav. format, I made a little wmv. presentation, about 50 seconds long, to go with the poetry audio.....

I uploaded it just now into the gallery, and deleted my previous fractal.

The link I posted above I THINK will take you there, hope you like it!!

Love and Peace,

Regina

[bigH]

I like it - pic were very nice - is it a song add music - speak each word in to the mike or closer or my speakers were low- " do slower " like you were reading it to me . every ones your friend - its not a task - enjoy - take deep breath - relax- leave out the extra talk - most people do not like their voice .

Peace

Henry

[Sky Blue Hope]

oh Yes, I totally agree about the "extra talk"...I listen, and I "cringe", and think.."what was I thinking?" lol

Any suggestions for a "type" of poem I should try next? Something about love, anti-drugs, anti-people, a little "religious", or what? ;)

And thanks for that critique, that I totally appreciate!!! :musik010:

[vos]

maby you can add the text of the poem too,you speak a bit too quick for me,would be easier when I can read it too.

[Sky Blue Hope]

Thank you Vos, I have noted that, and will try to do it slower next time..

And you are right, even my ex business communications teacher Mrs. C, told me I should slow down when reading it aloud. I read one poem in front of the class as part of a oral presentation assignment...lol ;)

[classylady]

I saw that early this am my times but didn't realize there was sound to it

Did you use story book??? if not get it microsoft has it free

you can add their music or add your own and yes you can narate it also.

To me yes your voice is low as in sound only speaking clearer and slower should do it.

I liked it Reg...

[Sky Blue Hope]

Well, to answer "ClassyLady", I did and used only what I knew how to and what I had available to me.

I used Windows Movie Maker like all of my wmv's, and instead of just importing a song from my music files, I did "record narration", used my computer microphone, and just taped myself instead....it automatically converts what you tape to a wav. format song, which is cool, because I'm more used to working with wav. format audio...

But thanks I will try this maybe one more time, and speak louder and slower, thanks again!! :)

Love,

Reg

[Engel47]

I just listened - I like it :) I found the speed about right, but then I speak fairly quickly myself, but found even with the volume way up as far as it would go I was straining to catch some of the words. What I heard sounded excellent though and i look forward to your next!!

[Sky Blue Hope]

I just listened - I like it :) I found the speed about right, but then I speak fairly quickly myself, but found even with the volume way up as far as it would go I was straining to catch some of the words. What I heard sounded excellent though and i look forward to your next!!


Thank you, and duly noted about "too low on some of the words" ;)

Love,


Reg

[wile1]

Well again I love it! I find the speed you spoke fine I could understand the words. I think probably it would sound better in RL than on video though it always does. Only suggestion I would have is to take a bit more time when reciting it and emphasise certain words and parts.. let people hear it.. The Certifiable.. Certifiable! Become that 1950's beatnik when you speak. :) I should talk though I can't read poetry right at all.. but this is very good work!!

[Sky Blue Hope]

Well again I love it! I find the speed you spoke fine I could understand the words. I think probably it would sound better in RL than on video though it always does. Only suggestion I would have is to take a bit more time when reciting it and emphasise certain words and parts.. let people hear it.. The Certifiable.. Certifiable! Become that 1950's beatnik when you speak. :) I should talk though I can't read poetry right at all.. but this is very good work!!


Thank you...actually, that's not a poem I'd consider myself doing "beatnik" with...lol, I'll have to find one that maybe I can muster up a lot more "passion" to it ... i know what you mean, I was mic. "shy", afraid to really speak as myself....and I hate getting my pics taken too...lol ;)

Bad, low self-esteem issues I guess...but it shouldn't be like that.

[Rumour]

oh Yes, I totally agree about the "extra talk"...I listen, and I "cringe", and think.."what was I thinking?" lol

Any suggestions for a "type" of poem I should try next? Something about love, anti-drugs, anti-people, a little "religious", or what? ;)

And thanks for that critique, that I totally appreciate!!! :musik010:
okay.... my machine is doing weird things so I've not been able to hear it yet. When I tried to download it I got a page of garbage text! I'll keep trying though. However I do have an idea for something you could read next. It's a bit about Love, anti drugs (in a sense) and given it's history it's a little bit religious too. The Desiderata. It's absolutely my favourite poem and I read it whenever I feel depressed and it reminds me to be happy with myself.

[Robert_S]

Hi,
if posted in the thread but here I wanna say that I've enjoyed hearing you telling this little poem - would be nice if you can post the text here but for my german ears it was sometimes hard to follow you...

[wile1]

Im one to talk Reg lol I hate speaking in publlic period. I can do it online typing I'm fine.. but in public I get all slef concious and freeze. And I hate having pics taken to.. My son took one of me and my daughter lol I told him from the chest up just the face and sure enough he shows the rest of me grrr. Anyway I'd love to hear more of your work!! hope you post more! :D

[Sky Blue Hope]

Hello!!

Okay, first "The Desiderata", can you give me the words to the poem? I'd like to read it and try it out.....

Second Robert, I'll post the words here, ok? ;)

wile1, what is RL? :)

CERTIFIABLE

What's most reliable
And undeniable
Is that she
Is just certifiable

Her life's a wreck
But what the heck
Can't turn back time
To times sublime

If she only knew then
What she knows now
A lot of changes
She'd eagerly allow

Why when she's older
And so much bolder
Does she only then see
How she somehow must be?

All the good men
Are taken or too young
Will she find true love?
Or has that song been sung?

Drugs just suck
But what the ****
Way beyond undeniable
Is she's almost certifiable

Drugs destroy
A tempting ploy
But what is reliable
Is turning certifiable

© Sky Blue Hope
9-25-05

4 letter word removed by admin!

[Rumour]

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.



Yup... that gets me just here :heart: everytime I read it.

[Sky Blue Hope]

Thank you Rumour, I will copy this and put in a 2nd "safe place" and attempt it the next time, nice poem, awesome suggestion, I appreciate that.... :)

Love and Peace,

Regina