I think I’m Gonna Die
May 17th, 2007 by Jinja
“I think I’m Gonna Die”
There were poems and music to be had yesterday evening (May 16) at Talking to A Stranger in Phnom Penh. The audience seemed appreciative to get more than what might usually be expected of a poetry night.
Our host was the energetic ‘Plastic B’ (aka Brian), who brandished a book of his poems embellished with an MRI scan of his brain’s occipital lobe. His tales / travails of having a stroke at a young age were leavened by humor, insight and the occasional poo joke.
Having shared his work at numerous Australian venues (including Newcastle’s National Young Writers’ Festival), a stint of several months in Penhville has encouraged him to start a biweekly poetry open mike. In addition to music and song by guest performer Miriam, audience members were welcomed to join in with prepared or impromptu works.
In the future, ‘Word Up‘ plans to network with Khmer poets and encourage new writers and established writers to take to the stage.
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