Toughness, by Roger Read

Its tough being a poet.
As if we didn’t know it.
A poet needs to be ambitious.
Not easy on a Live Mic Night.
Being in the blinding spotlight.
The deception of appearing calmer.
Than one really is.
So may need a skin like armour.
In case of the odd boo or hiss !
Not to get frozen and forget the words.
Friendship in the audience helps us get through this.
So as not to get stuck.
In a monotonal rut.
But be relaxed and charismatic.
Not to wheeze like some asthmatic.
Go onto complete your allotted slot.
On the programme guide without coming across as some clot.



Roger P. Read.
Oak Ridge
Roatan
Honduras
21/09/2019

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