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Some Poetry of Mine

A crescent moon, inverted silhouette,
Decides to hang a tilt at night, and howls
A mockery at folklore wolves that roam
The vast and desolate forests of dreams,
A thousand sleeping children churn in nests
Behind their rested eyes, an ember pops
Combusting marvelously, while suppressed
Imaginations freely dance through masks
Of snores and darkened hallways, floors that moan
As gentle feet disrupt their slumbering.
Sunrise will beckon soon, for now the clock’s
Swift hands still abandon their hourly march

Salvador Dali

poetry out loud

Coded Language"

Saul Williams

The youtube clip above is a performance by Saul Williams of his piece "Coded Language." I picked this poem because Williams' performance is an example of the way in which a poem's presentation can shape and enhance the effect it has on the reader. It's apparent from the words alone that "Coded Language" is a passionate attempt to advocate higher consciousness and social progress. In the youtube clip, the thundering, ranting, spitting, scroll-reading version of the poem strengthens the emotional aspect as Saul's tone and behavior creates a suffocating sense of urgency in regards to the subject matter. The lack of structure in the poem can be overwhelming when read on paper as there are many abstract thoughts involved in the piece. When performed, however, the elements of the poem seem more related based on the abrupt and violent way in which he addresses every concept.

Here is a link to the transcript of "Coded Language"