Tuesday, January 11, 2011

oPen mIc

Why yes, I do. One about meaning. One that I can hear.
I wanna hear a poem that teaches me how to fly...or maybe that'd just be instructions but man I'd like to hear about someone brave enough to try and MAKE that into a poem.  I wanna hear a poem that speaks. To me. To who? Well, to all of you. A poem that someone can relate to. One that isn't complex or concave.
I wanna hear a poem that rhymes...reasonably of course.  Instead of just saying, "I want a horse." A poem that was. A poem that is. A poem that very soon just may be.  I wanna hear a poem that tells a story or heck, one that doesn't tell one at all. A poem that's there and then it's gone.  Just like a suicidal's lonely song.  I wanna hear a poem that makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me smile. I wanna hear a poem about being a kid again! One about breaking free or even a poem about climbing a tree.
I wanna hear a poem that reminds me...Of how blessed I am. Of the things that matter. Of how good most of us really got it.  I wanna hear a poem about love. beauty. meaning. Yeah, I do. I wanna hear a poem that inspires da**it! One that cuts deep and makes my heart tingle like the tingling lips of a young girl's first kiss. 
And on some days a silly poem. About laughter and joy.  I wanna hear a poem about trials and more importantly getting through them. Because every broken heart needs the courage to heal. I wanna hear a poem about relationships and the ones that last. If there's even any out there. I wanna hear a poem that's honest. One that can look me straight in the eye and say, "I'm real."
                 I wanna hear a poem.     I wanna hear a poem.
But mostly, I wanna hear a poem that can capture all of this in just one shot. And maybe you just did...
cuz that's all I got.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Film Analysis

Pirates of the Caribbean

OW: The city of port royals. Miss Elizabeth goes throughout her servant filled life. Will is a simple blacksmith
Call: The Black Pearl wants the gold medallion, which Elizabeth happens to have. They capture her and Will is determined to save her.
Refusal: Will goes to the governor and demands they save her. Commodore Norrington decides he's in charge and says he doesn't want the help of a blacksmith. "This is not the time for rash actions."
Mentor: Will reverts to Jack Sparrow. He springs him from jail with his agreement to help Will find Elizabeth.
Threshold: Once Jack is free from jail he says, "This girl, how far would you be willing to go to save her?" "I'd die for her!" "Good. No worries then." They set off to steal a ship.
Tests, Allies, Enemies: Will isn't sure if Jack is on his side or not. He knew there was something strange about their deal in the jail cell. "It was only after you learned my name that you agreed." They encounter storms on the water and struggle to find a "well-bodied crew". Meanwhile the Commodore is pissed that Turner and Sparrow stole their ship.
Approach: They finally reach the cave where the Black Pearl has stopped. Will and Jack go inside to rescue Elizabeth. Will decides it's time to take control and knocks Jack out with an oar. "Sorry Jack, but I'm not going to be your leverage." He rescues Elizabeth and leaves Jack behind.
Ordeal: A huge sea fight. The Black Pearl versus The Intercepter. Barbossa's crew wins and drop Jack and Elizabeth off on the forsaken island. Will is left captive by the immortal pirates. Luckily Elizabeth's lover finds her and Jack and she bribes him "as a wedding gift" to help her save Will. Another fight breaks out between the two. Barbossa, Jack, and Will are all inside the cave caught up in an ongoing fued.
Reward: Jack took a coin earlier on, which he tosses over to Will. He then throws it in the chest and the pirates are no longer undefeatable! Finally Jack gets to use his one shot on Barbossa.
The Road Back: Jack's crew took off with his ship, and now that the battle is over they sail back to The Intercepter. The journey home is bitter sweet. Jack is busted and Elizabeth is set to marry Norrington.
Resurrection: The gallows drop with Jack's neck in their grasp. Suddenly, Will throws a sword at his feet for him to balance on. Yet another fight between Will and Jack and the British army.
Return with Elixir: Elizabeth finally speaks her mind, letting her father know where her heart lies. Her and Will get to be together afterall and Jack's crew returns crowning him captain of the Black Pearl.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Rudolpho

Rudolph, who I'm sure you've all heard of, wasn't so happy guiding Santa's sleigh no more. He got sick of it! So, he changed his name to Rudolpho. That's right. And now he's doing what he loves doing, rapping in the streets day by day. He's out there changing lives...

(I think that's 50 I've counted it like 3 times. So let's hope)

Blurbs

King of Anything:
Sara a young teenager has hit the limit with the guy she's been with. She has finally taken a stand and lets him know that he's not in charge of her life! What a waste of time, that one. Sara is moving on.

Just me and my B:
Biggie has met the girl of his dreams. He made the decission to make her his wife. Now they are just going through life like regualr joe's. When suddenly his wife is killed. Why him? Why now?

Love Story:
A Romeo and Juliet classic! Taylor wants her Romeo to save her from her lonliness. They sneak out, to avoid the unaccpetance of eachothers parents. One thing led to another, soon enough he was on his knee and they were man and wife. The End!

Pray:
Justin stops and takes a look at his life. He is so blessed and fortunate. All he wishes for is that the people who are unfortunate can be just as blessed. If only he could do more...the only thing left to do is close his eyes and pray.

Mockingbird:
All Eminem wanted to do was shield his kids from the things he had seen as a child. He works hard with his job and his marriage, but it just never seemed to be enough. He never wanted it to be this way. Now he sings them a lullaby at night letting them know that their daddys is still here.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

"Top 10 sixers"

Well...I didn't wanna do numbers. Plus I think I have more than ten.
- Don't give up on your destiny
- There isn't any better than here
- Still trying to impress my dad
- A whole bunch of second placers
- Don't wait for the last visit
- Oh well, what you waiting for?
- As you grow you learn more
- Finally threw away my teddy bear
- Shut up and kiss me fool!
- There are no mistakes, only lessons
- Always try to wear a smile
- Dance in rain, don't get wet

Sunday, November 21, 2010

King of Anything

"King of Anything"
Sara Bareilles
Click here for lyrics

Plot: Sara is not buying what this guy (whoever he may be) is selling. She doesn't need someone running her life and telling her what to do and when to do it.

Character: Sara Bareilles and a guy that thinks he's the boss

Conflict: She doesn't want to stay with this guy or listen to him anymore.  The guy won't let her speak her mind or do what she wants to.

Theme: Don't let people run your life for you!

Setting: At a table somewhere like in a coffee shop or something.  In the daytime.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Impulse II

Malorie and 17 year old just lost her boyfriend in a car accident. She was offered a scholarship for dance and doesn't want to take it because of the pain she feels when she is reminded of him (which dancing seems to do). Her brother tries to convince her otherwise.

M- I don't wanna talk about this anymore
B- Well then what are you gonna do about it, because I can't just sit here and watch you give up
M- There's no reason for me to keep going
B- Yes, there is. Did you read this letter?
M- Yeah...B- SO! Your just gonna throw it all away?
M- You don't understand ok.
B- What is there to not understand? I know he's gone...but he would want you to keep dancing Mal
M- And what would you do if you lost sophie? You would quit everything
B- I know. But your stronger than me and that's why I'm pushing you
M- He won't be there watching me anymore...I just don't feel right dancing cuz I loved doing it for him. And he loved watching me. I can't do it without him
B- He wants you to be happy and I'm sure he wants to see you doing what you love
M- Well is it too late to accept the scholarship?
B- Go get the letter.            What's it say?
M- Tomorrows the last day...
B- Well give em a call
M- But I don't have a video to send in
B- Then get downstairs and start practicing. Your amazing Mal. There's a reason that school wants you    (pause)  well...GO you don't have any time to waste
M- (hopeful smile) I'll try...

THE END