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Blog Posted by Tim Smith: 4/15/2016 8:07:00 PM

WELL I WENT AND DID IT!!

I opened my big mouth Told Nikko if she got Andrea and Charma to

persuade me I would read my poem aloud. Yes, I guess you figured it

out they did it. Plus, they picked out a perfect sonnet for me to read. I am

really happy to read this particular piece because I was helped with the

meter by a terrific poet and man Paul Callus. I think they got me at a

vulnerable time because I was enjoying the wonders in front of me at

The Art Institute of Chicago.

Image result for van gogh bedrooms Image result for van gogh paintings

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/oceQ_VCHce/2016-04-15_194455.html

You have to click on the link to hear my poem

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Paul
Callus

Date: 4/16/2016 4:20:00 PM

Well done Tim for diving in the deep end! Have just followed your link and heard you reading. Like Timothy, I'm not sure what I expected, but your voice does go with the type of poetry that you write. Looking forward to more of the same:) ~ txs for the mention, but the merit is all yours! Regards // paul

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thanks very much Paul. You are to humble because you made this write so much better. Now I wonder what other soupers sound like.

Timothy
Hicks

Date: 4/16/2016 11:13:00 AM

Not sure what I expected, Tim. Your voice sounds really young though ... maybe higher pitched than I expected? Either way, this is a fun thing to do. There's used to be a radio station that played all sorts of random music: classical, jazz, big band ... and sometimes during the commercial breaks they actually had "live poetry reading" where someone reads aloud a poem they wrote, often paired with ambient music...

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 2:18:00 PM

Wow that would have been a great station to listen to. I'm sure many enjoyed the poetry.

Poet Destroyer
A

Date: 4/16/2016 10:47:00 AM

--The Better Team-- I once knew a guy from Poetry Soup... He thinks I came from a chicken coop... In 2014, we played... 41 to 28, you paid... I wonder if bear fans are nincompoops?

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 4/16/2016 2:44:00 PM

Cowboys Touchdown!!! We'll see

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 2:16:00 PM

I just hope they don't em-Bear-ass themselves : )

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 4/16/2016 10:48:00 AM

LOL, Good Morning :)

Kabuteng P.Ink
K.

Date: 4/16/2016 4:37:00 AM

Btw, thanks for sharing these painted gems-- they're definitely wonderful inspirations to recite a poem -- That was awesome timing-thank heavens you were there so you'd be further convinced to recite your poem ;)!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 10:26:00 AM

Oh lucky you!!! I have only seen Van Gogh's works through books & such, never in real life. That must've been such an overwhelming exhibit...

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 7:04:00 AM

I do love going and looking at all the beautiful artwork and it was a thrill to see a special exhibt of Van Gogh's bedrooms and many many more of his spectacular works. Even some that are rarely seen from his days at the asylum

Kabuteng P.Ink
K.

Date: 4/16/2016 4:34:00 AM

I sure can't help but smile as I listened to you reciting your beautiful sonnet, Tim!My captcha says "YUY" right now, but I think it should be "YAY!" and I said to myself--"Yes! He did it!" That was so cool of you to do so. I am really happy with the fact that you did it and it was a joy listening to you--I'd have to disagree with what you said about your voice, I like the tone & accent of your voice-- count me in with the others who want to listen to you reciting more poems :)

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 2:20:00 PM

I think both spellings are acceptable.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 10:27:00 AM

oh geee-- did I really spell "mic" as "mike" ? is that also an accepted spelling? I don't know anymore. My brains are really addled...

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 10:24:00 AM

Oh shucks, that's so nice of you to say that my voice could serve as an inspiration. But yes, a convert to spoken poetry! Odd thing is, I'd only have guts to recite a poem if it's recorded. I don't think I'll ever do an open mike thing. Ever. Or hmm---- and yes again, would love to hear Andrea and Charma!!

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 7:06:00 AM

Thanks for the inspiration from your beautiful voice. Was I nervous ? Hell yes, but I would do it again. I think Andrea and Charma need to be it to. I think it would be fun.

Stephen
Pennell

Date: 4/16/2016 3:01:00 AM

perfect well done brave to have a go I go a open mike poetry night and don't read scares the living daylights out of me so good on you

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 6:59:00 AM

I was a little nervous Stephen. I just pictured everyone in their underwear but then I couldn't stop laughing at the picture in my head. So, I just took a deep breath and gave it a go. Thanks for listening.

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 4/16/2016 1:48:00 AM

Tim, I was actually able to get THIS link to take me right to your reading and hear it right away. VERY nice poem and nice voice. Your voice reminds me a wee bit of my favorite nephew's voice. are you a midwesterner?

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 10:14:00 AM

It is a three hour drive from here. Not too bad...oh and eveyrone says you are next after Charma to do a voice recording.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/16/2016 9:47:00 AM

HA!! No wonder you sound like my nephew!!! IOWA rocks!!!

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 6:57:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, yes I am from the Midwest. I'll be doing alot of traveling past your home town of Muscatine. My oldest is enrolled at Iowa come the fall.

Eileen
Manassian

Date: 4/16/2016 12:27:00 AM

Good to hear you, Tim. :) You sound different than what I had imagened. Lovely to have a voice to your face. Hugs

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 10:32:00 AM

I've heard Eileen on Drake's show and I totally agree, Charma--she has a very sexy voice!!

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 4/16/2016 8:09:00 AM

I already know what you sound like sweet Eileen.But many here dont...Eileen have what Icall a sexy voice :)

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 12:45:00 AM

So what did you imagine?...now Im curious

Timothy
Hicks

Date: 4/16/2016 12:27:00 AM

Great job, Tim! Would have never guessed you sounded like that, but it's so interesting to put a voice to a poem.

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 12:47:00 AM

Thanks Tim...what did you imagine my voice was like?

Charmaine
Chircop

Date: 4/16/2016 12:14:00 AM

Its great to put a voice to poetry...I loved it Tim..Awesome sonnet and lovely voice . Re Paul , Im just reading a maltese book He ve written and gifted to me, along with two others.Its a great book. Tim .Hope We 'll get to listen to your voice reading poems more oftenly.Maybe of other soupers too.Goodnight.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 10:36:00 AM

I'd love to hear Andrea too! I loved hearing you on Drake's show, you have such a soothing and melodic voice, Charma! I'm sorry though, I don't know how to splice that portion, but hopefully Tim can figure it out... maybe you can also record it on your phone? You can send me the file and I'll post it on my 4shared acct and you can post it in a blog-- I'm basically kinda freeish until next week, but after that, I'm gonna be scarce here.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 4/16/2016 8:08:00 AM

Ok thanks..But then Andrea has to do it..Iwish to listen to one of my bestfriends of the soup :)

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 8:05:00 AM

I could try and figure how to slice just that section out of his show or maybe record it off of there might be the easiest.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 4/16/2016 8:00:00 AM

Hey Nikko or Tim.If any of you know how to upload my Pasionata poem from Drake' s show on poetrysoup..Then yes If you could do that..Its ok..I dont know how to do it here.But hey if We do my Pasionata poem here...Andrea would have to do one of hers :)..Deal?

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 7:51:00 AM

Yep you're it...lol...if you need help figuring out how to do it give me a holler : )

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 4:38:00 AM

Tag, you're it, Charma!! Others should also hear you, and Andrea and other soupers-- I see pd being interested, too!

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 12:17:00 AM

Thanks Charma....I think you are next : )...have a great day

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 4/15/2016 11:07:00 PM

How nice to hear your voice. The meter is beautifully balanced. Thanks for sharing. SuZ

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 11:21:00 PM

Thanks SuZ...I am always up for a challenge (If I have time). Kids keep me busy.

Poet Destroyer
A

Date: 4/15/2016 10:45:00 PM

Cowboys!!! ... LINDA

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 10:52:00 PM

Not

Daniel
Turner

Date: 4/15/2016 9:42:00 PM

Dude, how cool is this? You don't sound anything like I had in mind. The poem was fantastic, especially having it read too me. "The Voice" nice touch. Plus Van Gogh and Dogwoods? What a combo platter this is. It's GRRRREAT! Make mine a double!

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 9:45:00 PM

I took lots of pictures...all in all a good day...now if my Blackhawks can hold on it will be perfect.

Poet Destroyer
A

Date: 4/15/2016 9:37:00 PM

WOW, Tim, you sound good. :) Maybe I should try one, :) oxox ~LINDA~

Tim Smith
Date: 4/16/2016 7:53:00 AM

I heard Cowboy fans are just really "chickens" ...j/k...do one

Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/16/2016 4:40:00 AM

what do you mean by "maybe"?!-- should be "definitely"! -- come on, pd-- try it, you'll enjoy it, too, I just bet! In a car, or in a train, on a boat or with a goat... I'm trying so hard not to sound like Sam I am. haha.

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thanks Linda...except figuring out how to get it to load here it wasn't too hard

Casarah
Nance

Date: 4/15/2016 8:49:00 PM

Oh can't see the pictures on your blog btw

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 8:52:00 PM

hmm...okay...I can see on my laptop...dang not on my phone

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 8:51:00 PM

Thanks Arthur...only one take...lol

Casarah
Nance

Date: 4/15/2016 8:49:00 PM

Wow, that didn't sound like you... You do read poems out loud really good, and I totally dig it, well done. I've got a few tongue twisters if you wanna give them a go. :) x

Casarah Nance
Date: 4/15/2016 9:39:00 PM

You sound great! :)

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 8:53:00 PM

Sounds just like me ...lol...I never know if I sound good or bad

Arthur
Vaso

Date: 4/15/2016 8:46:00 PM

Listened, great job Tim, loved it! :)

Tim Smith
Date: 4/15/2016 8:51:00 PM

oops comment jumped

Tim
Smith

Date: 4/15/2016 8:22:00 PM

After you open the link just click on the file and it will play...whew...harder than writing the poem : )

Arthur
Vaso

Date: 4/15/2016 8:20:00 PM

On my way! :)

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