Timothy Hicks Poet Lyric

I Bring the People In

Some throw plump tomatoes
and harsh comments.
And some ask me for weed
as if I'm on it.

Others honk and throw me
five dollar bills.
But at the end of the day
I've had my fill.

I bring the people in
with a bright smile and friendly waves.
I bring the people in
with my ridiculous dance craze.

Music of all kinds
blair through my headphones.
It reverberates through me
from head to toes.

I simply stay afloat,
try not to sink.
Don't care what you
"civilized" people think!

This is what I do,
so please don't curse and fight.
This is what I do
and I'm gonna do it right.

I bring the people in
with a bright smile and friendly waves.
I bring the people in
with my ridiculous dance craze.

It may be dead end,
but I'm having fun.
Burning calories
under a summer sun

I lost twenty-two pounds
believe it or not.
Give me a sign
and I'll show you what I got!

This is what I do,
is that cool with you?



NOTE: For those that aren't familiar with what this is about, I used to be a Shakerboarder. There's other titles like sign-shaking sign-spinning etc. etc. Basically the job is draw attention to you by waving a sign on the side of the street. I really DID lose 22 pounds, btw.

Here's a Youtube video showing me at work... my old job...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy8kuKUa2Lw

P.S. It was Black Friday weekend so they made me where the Santa suit...

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Dinda Minardi July 23, 2013 at 9:49 AM Luckily you can listen to your fave music.. Nice one!!

Richard Lamoureux June 15, 2013 at 7:26 AM It brings me back to watching the video your dad shot. You have the moves Tim! Well worth watching the utube Video. Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 7:20 AM You certainly were enthusiastic, that is one of your characteristics that draws me to you and your work Timothy Hicks June 16, 2013 at 12:27 AM Thanks Rick... not to correct you, but it was actually shot by my mom! I was always one of the very few shakerboarders that were at all enthusiastic about the job... lol.

Kim Van Breda June 15, 2013 at 7:10 AM 100% Cool with me :) Listening to music over headphones and dancing.. you forgot to mention the "Poet of Note !" What kind of music would make this person dance? Timothy Hicks June 16, 2013 at 12:26 AM I have a wide taste in music. But the stuff that inspires me to dance is the feel good music like 70s, Jack Johnson, Country (specific types), hip-hop, techno... etc. etc. Happy you're of the agreeing-types. Some driving by weren't always very kind!

Richard D Seal June 15, 2013 at 5:08 AM Found it Tim, unfortunately the video will not run, maybe you can try again. Timothy Hicks June 16, 2013 at 12:21 AM Hmm... that's odd. It should work! I'm not sure if I still have the video... my mom uploaded it like a year ago *shrugs*

Richard D Seal June 15, 2013 at 5:00 AM I've seen these people Tim, out in all weathers, they very distracting too lol, I'll see if i can find you on you tube. Take care, Richard

Caleah Buil June 14, 2013 at 1:13 PM Nicee! Congrats on losing 22 pounds! That must have been a SERIOUS workout, haha! You keep bringing the people in Timothy! ;) Timothy Hicks June 16, 2013 at 12:20 AM Haha... thanks for the congrats! Course this isn't my job anymore, it was still a fun and unique job. After doing that for hours a day, nothing much embarrasses me anymore... is that a good thing or not?