Recital Poems - Poems about Recital

After the Poetry Recital by Michael R. Burch Later there’ll be talk of saving whales over racks of lamb and flambéed snails. Hell-Bound Hounds by Michael R. Burch We have five dogs and every one’s a sinner! I swear it’s true—they’ll steal each other’s dinner! They’ll hump before they’re married. That’s unlawful! They’ll even screw in public. Eek, so awful! And when it’s time for...

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(this is another throw-back - a piece of writing, from high school, used in my Yale applications) I pound the pillow, curse the clock and mock injunctions to rest. The sun finally rises and its rays slantwise fall through the curtains as I dry my hair. A meal, like a forced dose, we soak ourselves in wasted, nervous...

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Recital / free verse / Pride Expectation rushes in As her silent walk begins All eyes staring Watching for a hint of emotion But none revealed As she takes her place among the muses No one breathes as her studious eyes Examine the two-dimensional codes Then silence breaks As both hands spring into fantastical dance On an ever changing ivory and ebony stage Mellifluous tones, conspicuously full...

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Friends fidget, as do fellow musicians throughout the auditorium anticipating their moment in the sun. To be truthful, they all wish it were done. Notably nervous, nauseous, She approaches the bench. Notes are committed to memory, but... just in case, she places a copy on the piano. Mom's seated down front with grandma both beaming with delight. One wipes her forehead; one makes the sign of the...

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Listening to a poem recited in your head as you read it can become a monotonal drone, lacking verve, color, context and texture. So much better to hear it read aloud to you especially by the author themselves who can add the inflections, emphasis and timing, so underdone by punctuation and layout. Poetry has five voices: First is the voice of the poet...

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The youngest dancers twirled or stood, Adorable but clueless, While veterans did all they could To dazzle, mostly shoeless. The costumes sparkled in the lights, With ballerinas prancing While hip hop outfits, blacks and brights, The lyrics were enhancing. The audience, both thrilled and loud, Cheered every presentation And as the dancers shyly bowed, All shared in their elation. My grandchild was amazing! With her flowers, proudly beaming, She...

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The dance recital showcased Hip-hop, jazz and yes, ballet. The costumes and the music Put much talent on display. From pre-schoolers up to college, All their hard work guaranteed That they’d entertain us beautifully And they sure did, indeed. We were focused on our grandchild And she nailed her every move, Smiling ear to ear as we were Watching her get in the...

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Have you ever fallen Yet you haven't fell Have you ever screamed Yet you can't help Have you done And your fellow Christians tell you YOU ARE NOT SAVED Maybe you're not denominationally SAVED What does THE BIBLE say? Speak it Receive it Believe SALVATIONS REPENTANCE RECITAL VERSE What is your thought on this Are you a witness? 1/18/22 Written words by James Edward Lee Sr ©...

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I shall never ever forget The alto who sang at the Met The orchestra was so off-beat Embarrassed, she stared at her feet A singer's heartbreaking regret. Her aria was polished, sure, Practically, there was no cure In despair she collapsed and cried The orchestra leader denied But, he had mangled up the score. September 5, 2021...

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Cherubic face focused intently on her task Nervous tongue flicking across dry lips Her tiny hands leaping across the keys While her feet dangled above the pedals. Her tulle-faced dress meticulously sewn Bright patent leather-strapped shiny sandals Pink socks with white lace carefully folded over Long blonde braids secured with small satin bows. The ornamental piece was flawlessly performed Obligatory bow taken, quickly she...

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hardworking laidback insouciant two timing boss eases his schedule...

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from a rice paper lily, a glassy frog recites a poem...

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Grass is always greener at yonder site, Yet the jealous pangs gain might! Bowl full of spite,Burns insides! Septic reaches heart, mind loses insight, Mouth turns foul, starts the disparage recites! 6/14/2018...

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Expectation rushes in as her silent walk begins All eyes staring, watching for a hint of emotion, but none revealed as she takes her place among the muses No one breathes as her studious eyes examine the two-dimensional codes ... Then silence breaks as both hands spring into fantastical dance on an ever-changing ivory and ebony stage Mellifluous tones, conspicuously full and rich, transport all on an...

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glass eyes mesmerized child serenades voice dancing captive audience...

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