Jackson
Hey baby, it’s cold outsideContinue reading “Jackson”
I’m walking, my way is lit
the garland shines real bright.
don’t worry my scarf is on
and in my coat I’m wrapped up tight.
I’m on the prowl, out and about
looking for a guy tonight
Baby it’s cold outside
wish you were here (live)
A short lyrical poem (1 verse, 1 chorus) performed in 2019 at the Kibitz open mic.
filmed by the glorious Kat aka Skadonna.
Continue reading “wish you were here (live)”Ten Feet Tall
Recorded on July 9, 2020. Sharing a song tonight. An a cappella lyric called Ten Feet Tall.
Question of the night: what is one positive word you use to describe yourself?
Tonights hosts: the wonderful duo of Hanna and Transe
Continue reading “Ten Feet Tall”He Kissed Me plus one.
Filmed on April 15th, 2021. Two poems, He Kissed Me followed by an untitled note to a friend. This was a special evening. It was the Freedom of Speech anniversary show and the first time we were all together in person since the lockdown. What an evening, what a group of great people.
Continue reading “He Kissed Me plus one.”Scream
Acapella version of my lyrical poem Scream recorded live at The Kibitz Room open mic in LA on 5/7/2023 by Bob.
Continue reading “Scream”a lyric and a song part 2
Recorded on 8/27/20. This is the 2nd part of a two part video. I share the acapella song We Could’ve Been Good. I was going to go with another one but came across this one first (hence the speeded up part while I was looking 😉 The question of the night was “If you could gift everyone with one skill, what would it be?” Stick around for the end to hear Transe & Hanna’s response.
Continue reading “a lyric and a song part 2”a lyric and a song part 1
Recorded on 8/27/20. This is the part one of a two part video. I start off by sharing the lyric Something New and show off Garbo again. (Earlier our fabulous hosts Transe and Hanna were showing off their cats and you know cat people 😉
A quick note about this lyric, it was inspired after watching the movie Finding Neverland.
Continue reading “a lyric and a song part 1”2 poems and a cameo by Garbo video
recorded on 8/13/20. Tonight I share two untitled poems, one that is kind of about prince charming and another about a break-up. I also show off Garbo, who does not want to be on camera. Oh cats, but I love him so. 😻
The question of the night is about how we approach practicing and what is our mindset about it.
Continue reading “2 poems and a cameo by Garbo video”my night in LA
Sad that in person open mics are no more, for now. Grateful that virtual open mics are here. Love being able to to still connect with a great group of people and share. Below is a link to one I did last night. I’m first up but be sure to watch to the end and watch NotaTeenPoet and Louis Hale treat us to their wonderful talent.
mhughes poetry 