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| Yuki performs Cherry Blossom |
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| Yuki explains her Haiku |
I spent the afternnon at
The Clare Three Legged Stool Poets monthly meeting at
Glor.. There was quite a lot of business to conduct with the launching of the group's
Haiku competition for schools. The afternoon was ably compered by
Rob Hopkins and there were many contributers today.
Fred Johnston spoke about the technical aspects of composing a Haiku.- which is a short 17 syllable poem and not to be confused with a well known ritual tribal dance ; teachers from Clare schools spoke about the positive impact the inititaive is having in their schools.
Yuki Nishioka spoke about the genre and demonstrated one of her own. A multi faceted performer she sang and played some traditional Japaneese melodies It was good to hear a young voice at the gathering and
Mark James performed his rap influenced rhymes with and without guitar .
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| Pat MacNamara of Knockanean NS School |
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| Fred lays down the ground rules |
There was good variety in the open mic session. Ilsa Thielen opened with a poem about a horse (a common theme lately), Noel Mulqueen followed with some Yeats and MC Rob read from his own work . Peter Kay was I believe a new voice to the group and remembered the late and sadly missed Brendan O Beirne. Arthur Watson's work always makes me smile and today's offerings about lawn mowers, rural health centres and acronyms was no exception. Brian Mooney spoke about forthcoming events and Pat MacNamara disproving the old adage, (those who can, do and those who can't ....)closed the written word offerings with a powerful war poem of his own.
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| Mark Jame Poetry Slam Winner |
Mary Fean of RINS Fm Shannonside Radio Station was there to conduct an interview with the main movers and shakers in the group. Unfortunately
Glór, strangely enough, closed up at 5.15 pm and we had to leave - which effectively curtailed the informal exchange that is very much part of such an occasion. Next meeting is on Saturday 19th February and features Paddy Bushe from Kerry. Put in your diary!
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