Kite-flying – it’s spot on for what I do with poetry and spoken word. It’s all about catching that perfect gust of inspiration and letting it lift the words right out of us. But hey, you can’t just let the kite fly wild, right? There’s a beat, a rhythm to keep in check.
When I’m leading a workshop or taking part in a slam event, it’s like I’m holding onto that kite string, feeling the pull of ideas from the people I’m with. We let our imaginations jump on the wind, but I’m there to keep us from flying off into the chaos. It’s this dance between letting loose and keeping it tight – that’s where the magic can happen.
Your metaphor? Never thought of it this way before but it makes real sense. Standing with my back to the wind makes me think about pushing forward, not just rehashing the old stuff. It’s about where we’re headed with our words and stories.
So, how do I fly my kite? I keep my ears open to the whispers of creativity and my hands steady on the pulse of the piece. It’s all about riding that breeze of freedom while maintaining overall control.
Hi Brendon.
Kite-flying – it’s spot on for what I do with poetry and spoken word. It’s all about catching that perfect gust of inspiration and letting it lift the words right out of us. But hey, you can’t just let the kite fly wild, right? There’s a beat, a rhythm to keep in check.
When I’m leading a workshop or taking part in a slam event, it’s like I’m holding onto that kite string, feeling the pull of ideas from the people I’m with. We let our imaginations jump on the wind, but I’m there to keep us from flying off into the chaos. It’s this dance between letting loose and keeping it tight – that’s where the magic can happen.
Your metaphor? Never thought of it this way before but it makes real sense. Standing with my back to the wind makes me think about pushing forward, not just rehashing the old stuff. It’s about where we’re headed with our words and stories.
So, how do I fly my kite? I keep my ears open to the whispers of creativity and my hands steady on the pulse of the piece. It’s all about riding that breeze of freedom while maintaining overall control.
Ian