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LENNON (CTG)
LENNON
John, as I stood over Julia's grave
in Allerton Cemetery, I understood
a little of what you were about:
an unmarked grave, just like my
great grandmother's in the same
cemetery; faded teddy bear tribute.
The night the car took Julia
away from you, liquor stinking
on the off-duty cop's breath.
Julia -- knickers on her head
-- adult and child all in one.
Leather-clad rocker's mum gone
but not! -- not! -- not forgotten!
No room for sentiment, except
in your songs, somehow;
the girls screamed anyhow.
Christopher T. George
Note: "Lennon" isn't the poem that I entered for the performance category of the Lennon competition. That poem is another one that I hope will catch the judge Carol Ann Duffy's attention by being (I hope) equally sensitive and evocative of Lennon's story. That having been said, if I make it to the announced slam event on November 6, "Lennon" would be one of the three pieces I would plan to perform. The three poems make up what might be thought of as a "Lennon Cycle" as it were.
Chris
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Well done Chris,
The competition: if it's taking the judges time to go through all the entries that has to be a good thing. Hopefully there'll be a high standard throughout. I'm really looking forward to reading some of those selected.
Best of luck again,
Daz
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Thanks, Daz. Yes that could be a good omen that they say the quality of the submissions is high. Of course a high turnout does not necessarily guarantee high quality, but a good number of top quality pieces is bound to keep the judge occupied.
Chris
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Not to ingratiate myself with my fellow Scot nor nothing, but...
You just have to feel for the poor judges. Respect and all that. :)
[BTW. I read that Bonhams, the high class auctioneers, are holding evaluation days around the country (Leeds) later this month. Stuff and photographs. If any here have a little something]
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Auction - there's a new sculpture we could put up for evaluation? :)