Saturday, December 21, 2019

The Stand-Up Poet Comments

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I stand before you
Clean and sober,

No doubt some of you already wishing
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Alan Sandham
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Kim Barney 29 March 2020

Yes, this sounds like something you might have read in front of an audience that was there to listen to some musicians, and not to you. I like it! You might like one of my recent poems, " Avoiding the Corona" .

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Panagiota Romios 08 January 2020

Hi and welcome! Your poem seems to have a double meaning. I can't tell if you are clean and sober, or are you making fun of it. Sorry, I am so dense! You can message me Panagiota Romios In California...best wishes at Poem Hunter.

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Alan Sandham 21 January 2020

This was written because I often feel that these events are like stand-up comedy, but less fun. Thanks very much for reading my work.

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Panagiota Romios 22 January 2020

Alan, Have you ever done stand up? I have the sense that you have...RSvP

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Alan Sandham 26 January 2020

I have been invited to read by some musicians, and am gathering my courage. It can be a cruel business, especially for the audience.

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