Poetry Slam at the 21st Co-Op
Last night Litsa and I went to the Poetry Slam at the 21st street Co-op, and all I can say is WOW. they now have a new member. I have always been interested in poetry since high School and I even went to a few open mic's, but nothing like this. The energy in this place was so welcoming, warm, exhilarating,and exciting. I almost didn't want to leave, except for the fact that I had to work today, and Litsa had to study, so we didn't get to hear the band that played for the after party. I think I found my new home.
The people were so full of life and such good karma, everyone was feeding off of everyones energy. Just being in that room made me start thinking about my own poetry, of course its no were near as good as the stuff I heard last night, but I was thinking about it. I don't think the smile I had when I first walked into the co op ever left my face. The room was so well decorated that you couldn't just look at on thing. My eyes were diverted all over the room. I couldn't help it, every wall with a completely different painting. Litsa and I were talking about how cool it would have been to have been there when they painted the room. there was such a mix of cultures, races, and religious backgrounds, that made me feel at home. I think every poet said something that I could relate to, or touched me in some way. Harry Potter, Janet Jacksons titty, KISS, Crabs, Sex, were just a few topics last night. I can't wait till next month, and the month after that, and so on.
I was also able to have some very interesting conversations with Litsa. She is such an intelligent woman with such a big heart and open mind that it made the night much more enjoyable. To be able to sit and have a grown up conversation with someone in that environment was just awesome. We talked about so many things from childhood to dreams and everything in between. She also may be the reincarnation of my twin sister. I think I have made a new friend, and I hope she feels the same.
I think just once everyone should experience the 21st street co op.
The people were so full of life and such good karma, everyone was feeding off of everyones energy. Just being in that room made me start thinking about my own poetry, of course its no were near as good as the stuff I heard last night, but I was thinking about it. I don't think the smile I had when I first walked into the co op ever left my face. The room was so well decorated that you couldn't just look at on thing. My eyes were diverted all over the room. I couldn't help it, every wall with a completely different painting. Litsa and I were talking about how cool it would have been to have been there when they painted the room. there was such a mix of cultures, races, and religious backgrounds, that made me feel at home. I think every poet said something that I could relate to, or touched me in some way. Harry Potter, Janet Jacksons titty, KISS, Crabs, Sex, were just a few topics last night. I can't wait till next month, and the month after that, and so on.
I was also able to have some very interesting conversations with Litsa. She is such an intelligent woman with such a big heart and open mind that it made the night much more enjoyable. To be able to sit and have a grown up conversation with someone in that environment was just awesome. We talked about so many things from childhood to dreams and everything in between. She also may be the reincarnation of my twin sister. I think I have made a new friend, and I hope she feels the same.
I think just once everyone should experience the 21st street co op.