A street called wall October 24, 2008
Posted by Nathan Hobby in authors, link.Tags: poetry slam
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My wife Nicole has entered the ABC National Poetry Slam Competition. It’s an excellent political poem called ‘A street called wall’. You can view it online here: http://contribute.abc.net.au/kickapps/_A-street-called-wall/video/372060/32422.html .
I like the interweaving of so many texts in the poem – nursery rhymes, Lewis Carroll, the Beatles, Don McLean, advertisements. For me it captures the milieu of the moment. And I’m in admiration of her rhyme and rhythm.
But I’m biased; judge for yourself.
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Hello Nathan
Driving home last night I Heard your wife on ABC radio!( Thought Hmmm, Hobby from perth, must be a connection) Was a complete stroke of luck that I heard it, never usually in the car at than time. Was a cracker of a read, however seemed to cut across the mood of the program which seemed all mirth and frivolity. Im not a poetry or literary buff so my opinion doesnt count for much, however did write a few songs back in the 80’s. Loved the references to popular culture mashed into the Wall st melee.
Thanks Grizzle – so glad you heard her! It wasn’t an unmirthful poem, but certainly has its serious side. Did you record those songs?