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Your first impression of meeting me may be that I’m a little quiet, reserved, calm and reflective. Though you might very well be surprised when you get to know me, then read some of the things I’ve written and realise I’m not so quiet after all!
I love my 2 cats - Misty & Tigger, they surprise me with their daily antics and eccentricities. I’m very family orientated - you might as well call me a home-body! But I am hard-working and dedicated, as well as being a bit of a single-minded, multi-tasking perfectionist! (LOL)
Through personal tribulations not limited to an employment sabbatical during most of ’07 followed by a career side-step, I am not the same person I was a year ago and certainly won't be suffering fools gladly... But I am all the more stronger for my trials and experience.
As we approach August ’08, it has been 2 years since I started writing poetry again after a 6yr hiatus. I’m often asked why did I stop writing? But I guess what it really came down to was one of those things happened…
‘Life Happened.’
As always, I thank God for the muse He sent to show me my way. I now see a realm of infinite possibilities and opportunities available to me and hope to help inspire others to see and achieve their dreams, as I am going for mine.
My heart-felt Thank You’s go out to my INSPIRED (& THE PEOPLES LOUNGE) Family – my close friends and supporters who’ve always believed in me when sometimes I didn’t believe in myself (you know who you are too!). These special people who have helped me grow into what I am becoming now and of course to the new friends destined to cross my path in the future. (Are you one of them?)
Just remember... FAITH makes all things possible. HOPE makes all things work and LOVE makes all things beautiful. May you have all of these as you continue your journey In ‘Double Ohh Great’.
This year I’m keeping it moving and taking it to the next level!
Starting with…
“INSPIRED†- MY FIRST BOOK OF POETRY (which I started writing in 2007) Is now available to buy!!! Order your copy direct from me to get it signed!!!
Please browse my poems in my blog and if you like what you read, tell me what you think by leaving me a voice message on Snapvine (www.snapvine.com/angee) or Subscribe HERE to my blog, then you'll always be first to know about what I’m up to.
…That “INSPIRED†is now published… ***AVAILABLE SINCE 11th FEB 2008***
…Details of the book launch party I had @ Flirtease…
...That I co-host a Poetry and Spoken Word showcase and open mic night with Mz Blu of Hot 96 called "I:Poet meets OD:Poetic" www.myspace.com/WEPOET
…Who I’m writing collaborations with…
…Where and when I’m next performing live…
…AND THE BIGGIE…
...I now have the honour of a regular spot Reading on Roots 95.4FM (www.ukrootsfm.com) every other Thursday with Bassa & General & DJ Flass 8-10pm GMT (3-5pm EST) since June '08. The next shows I'm on are:
7th & 21st August
4th & 18th Sept
16th & 30th Oct
I’d love to hear from you so don’t hesitate to send me a quick message on MySpace.
Get involved and support "WE DECLARE PEACE ON THE STREETS" (Sponsored by The Prince's Trust) [email protected] - email them to find out details of their project and children's workshop, or check my blog for more info. These are some great people doing great things in the Community!
Myspace Layouts - Myspace Editor - Image Hosting
Listen to a few poems I’ve recorded and consider adding that page too.
(Here you’ll find my calendar of events.)
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This is a poem you'll read from my 2nd book of poetry out in 2009. It is also winner of the Mad Jock Poem of the Week #21.
http://www.madjockpublishers.com/Poem-of-the-Week-Archive-pa ge
“HUGâ€
All he ever wanted was a hug
Just some form of affection to show he was loved
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would’ve stopped him from becoming a thug
All he ever wanted was a hug
So he could know his father really did care
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe he wouldn’t have got caught up in a gang life snare
All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would have told him someone was there
When his father died
His anger took hold
Made him so fierce
Made him act so bold
Hitting out at the nearest person
Damaging the nearest thing
Blind rage and no consequence
Like boxing invisible enemies in an empty ring
Made him hunger for a different life
All he ever wanted was a hug
All he wanted to do was live without strife
A downward spiral, a trip to hell
Unless someone can step in
Tell him, ‘Trust me and all will be well.’
But why did it take him going to jail
Whilst inside to meet victims of crime
To learn that his actions have consequences
That taking a life means losing yours doing time.
But it took a victim to show him
All he ever needed was a hug
He got that from a stranger
Who showed him there is such a thing as love.
If such a simple act of compassion
Is all it can take…
Then let’s talk and let me give you a hug
See what a difference, together we can make.
© 15th July 2008 – 10:59am Written by Angela Edgar
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.
I've recently performed at...
Live Mic @ The Marie Lloyd Bar in Hackney Sat 23rd Feb
Farragos Spring Slam @ The Rada Foyer Bar Thurs 6th March
Esoteric @ Mau Mau Sunday 1st June
Live Mic @ The Marie Lloyd Bar in Hackney Sat 7th June
I am performing Wed 27th Aug @ Esoteric (details below)
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