Sunday, January 21, 2007

RESUSCITATING POETRY

I may not be a big fan of poetry; however, I'm willing to do CPR if necessary. Here's my first ever poetry reading. I think I'll take a day off from blogging.

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fantastic Thumbprints. It can't be Juno? MW :)

Michelle's Spell said...

Oh my God, I haven't had so much fun in ages! Jim, you are a fricking genius! I adore this video and played it over and over!

Anonymous said...

That's very funny! Encore...!

Who was the writer?

ghee said...

hahaha!That was funny,JR!! woot wooot!!

btw,whats the stethoscope for?

you wrote the poem? :)

JR's Thumbprints said...

Ssssh, don't tell anyone, but the poem belongs to my alter ego.

Anonymous said...

Funny as f*ck -- hysterical! Love it -- many repeat plays, indeed. You've got the You Tube and poetry magic, dude :->

Anonymous said...

Hilarious, Jim! You are too much! This is great! Now we'll be able to hear your voice when we read your blog...Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Hi JR,

I'm bloghopping today and came here from The Thinker. Your video made me smile on a grumpy, snow-filled day. Thanks for sharing it!

Ian

Shionge said...

Well done :D Good try too!

Anonymous said...

That was great! (the poem and the video)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic, JR. Much fun!

Anonymous said...

That was fun. You know, I've been wondering how hard it would be to do video for the blog, now you've shown me. Funny funny stuff.

Anonymous said...

After reading all the comments I'm bumming because I can't access the video on my dinosaur of a computer. I've been needing to buy a new one for a long time.

Anonymous said...

Jim, Great video on your blog. It was nice being your "Producer" of the video. --Bro, Ron

H.E.Eigler said...

Loved it! Too fun :)

Anonymous said...

I just happen to run across your video on your blog. Cool. I like your readings AND NOW your videos!!!!!

joey buttafuco said...

SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR! LOVE THE POETRY READING! IT LOOKS LIKE POETRY IS BACK A LIVE AND WELL!!!

Anonymous said...

I replayed it over and over thought it well crafted wwith the sweat of the apprentice evident in the words.

the only good part about the show was the best part of the the piece. the simple waiting for it . YOUR FIRED...so eloqunetly delivered. well done...

peace

TWM

Anonymous said...

Hey where do you read on sunday nights? I may want to get that going I can let you know of a great place on Friday nights and a pretty good place on Tuesday nights.

peace

TWM

Anonymous said...

Very, VERY enjoyable. The most unique poetry reading I've seen.

Anonymous said...

JR, you are TOO FUNNY...! I played it twice. I wish The Donald could see it... ha!

Cheers,
Josie

The Trumpster said...

This is hilarious! Great video! More a comin???

patterns of ink said...

More! More! Author! Author!

Anonymous said...

What a cool idea :-) thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

I'm gonna cry,I am battling to comment.....plz I hope this one gets trough....well like I said.
I like the poem after this post....so kewl....gosh I like your blog!!!!

Anonymous said...

JR, did you happen to see the show last night? Trump is such a class act... NOT.

He's such a jerk.

Your poem was very timely.

Josie

Anonymous said...

I believe this imagery is responsible for a war of words
a few blog posts over. FYI.
MW

Anonymous said...

Beatnik applause: snap, snap, snap, snap, snap....

Anonymous said...

Uh... tea bag?

Anonymous said...

Sir, I'll make sure my tea bags are taken care of!!!

JR's Thumbprints said...

"Tea bag" is a reference to ... well ... you know ... a male's goods ... his package ... his ... oh I think you get the idea.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that was wonderful! lol, I love the "Resuscitating Poetry," header.

Anonymous said...

Groan, I had to ask, didn't I?

Anonymous said...

I think you should read a poem in your Birthday suit!

Signed K9

Anonymous said...

Jim, I really liked the saying about "exposing tea bags"! It can get mighty cold around here! --Bro, Ron

Anonymous said...

Whose humping who?

Anonymous said...

LOL- too great- question: why are your cabinets empty? do you only eat Pringles with beer?

Anonymous said...

Great video sir! We enjoyed viewing it here in sunny Florida.

Anonymous said...

I loved the poetry reading!!!

Oh Man said...

Wow, this one is incredibly funny and down to earth! Oh Man

Julie said...

Ha! Ha! I love the Corona! I love the poem! I love the video! But I want to know where the heck you found somebody to pay you for poetry??

I've heard the "poetry is dead" controversy for years. Yawn. Poets are d bags, aren't we? Oops...I'm not supposed to say that out loud. Sorry! Your video response is awesome. Seriously, that is a cool performance. Have you tried an open mic night?

Julie said...

I just watched (and read) it again. I still think you'd give one of the best performances I've ever seen. Two thumbs way up:)