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I thought the pumpkin head was what those in the thespian world call, character casting? WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 09:33:28 (EST)

mr.sebly didn't known you smoke
Aaron Hampton <shrop3@msn.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 19:02:05 (EST)

mr.sebly you look ugly with at pumpkin head you all ready look ugly your just making yourself look uglyer and i want my pincals back.
Aaron Hampton <shrop3@msn.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 18:56:58 (EST)

mr.sebly you look ugly with at punkin head you all ready look ugly your just making yourself look uglyer and i want my pincals back.
Aaron Hampton <shrop3@msn.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 18:54:52 (EST)

hello all you devilish poets and Lovers of Darkness, it’s time to come together – the live and the dead -- to brush those cobwebs away from your sleepy brain and join Twelve Poets in the Mouth of Hell, otherwise known as M’s Underworld Café on Elm Street-- this wednesday, may 31 at 7:00 pm, my little goblins. a special All Hallow’s Eve slam to come and hear, if you will, some of the scariest poets in town reading their favorite scariest stuff in their scariest costumes. (dead and unpublished poets will not be discriminated against.) why are we having this Completely Super-Scary slam? so that your toes will curl into infinity. . . your hair will go astral. . .and your tongue, be forever tortured by insidious elves in the basement. . . you have NEVER been this scared, my lost souls. . . never. . .and, not for the faint of heart, the winner will be buried alive by the audience following the slam. . . we are inviting all of ye faithful slam-goers because we, ye merry folks of Moonlarke, need lumber to finish the stage for our theatre here in ethel. so bring with ye many scary donations and pumpkins full o’ cash!! (for this night only, donations of garlic and Holy Water accepted.) put us in your wills! donate your organs . . .we’ll take it all, my generous little trolls. . .we must finish the stage in time for the spring performance of *The Two Noble Kinsmen*! see you there, my rotting corpses, in the pit of poetic horror that is M’s. . . if you come as you are, we’ll try not to be frightened! in the zombie spirit,
Clara
Ethel, USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 23:36:36 (EST)

Wassup mr. sibley? Guess who?
E.M.S. <vico700@home.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 12:27:27 (EDT)

It's 7:24 pm and Yet another Wednesday night poetry slam passes by and as I at work at the newspaper. Where has the semester gone. I miss ya'll all, :( wish I could have been there tonight Congrats on your win last week LIBERTY!!! Squirrel
Squirrel Lady <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 20:34:59 (EDT)

Excellent idear, Mr. Mike. This is my first time to sign this guestbook. I just realized today that there is a lovely (not!) picture of me planting stuff at Ray's. Think I should post it to singles' websites? :) Kidding! Good luck to all at the slam tonight. See y'all there!
Nina <nina.baxley@ieminc.com>
My Cubicle, LA USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 17:41:21 (EDT)

Where does the time go? Scrolling down the guestbook, I realize that the entries are over a year old. Wow! Where has the year gone? So....I am proposing that we archive all of the old messages and start with a blank guestbook. There are already archives of the guestbook entries prior to Sept 2000 at the following location . We'll just add another archive. Go back and look at the old entries, it's fun.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 01:51:31 (EDT)

congrats on your win liberty...miss you all.
pat
USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 03:28:51 (EDT)

I wana give a shout out to Baton Rouge La Poetry Kings Xero,Mona,R.C., becky ,Rage,Donnie,Shelly,Knowledge,Dorian,squrrel,allyson, john smith,geramey,ray,jamal,clara peace love blessings to all forgive me if I misspelled anyone name out.
Don Mitchell <Libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, La USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 19:52:18 (EDT)

Way to go Liberty, hope to see ya'll tonight of my horse'll get up and go. If not Wend. night for sure. WOOF!!!!!!
Dog
USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 09:25:13 (EDT)

there was a tie for first place me liberty and ms. mckoy with a 29.4 second it was john warner smith with a 29.0 his poem was better than that. and in third place was christie her first finals with a 28.8 and I forgot the name of the forth place finisher she was a slam virgen with a 28.6
don mitchell <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, La USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 11:14:29 (EDT)

Yeah, who did win last night? Inquiring minds want to know.
Cindy <rcelind@okstate.edu>
Stillwater, OK USA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 19:35:56 (EDT)

My horse broke a leg and won't get up and go. If it don't get up by tomorrow, I'm goin down to the general store and buy'n me a forty five to shoot it with. Who won last night? WOOF!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 16:37:49 (EDT)

Depends on who wore them and for how long? Either way, they should always be eaten raw. WOOF!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 16:27:50 (EDT)

Does anyone know the nutritional value of edible undergarments?
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 01:57:56 (EDT)

Hey, all, go out to the Spanish Moon Friday night and see some killer poets, representing the LSU academic bigwigs (Codrescu, Kamenetz) and the cool BR slam poets like Xero, Mona, Ray, Becky. In addition to great verse, the proceeds go to support the Battered Women's Shelter, so it's a good cause. I will, alas, be unable to make it because I am going to be out of town. Y'all have a great weekend, though. Get out to Ethel Saturday and help with the Moonlark Theater. Everyone have a great weekend. - Mike
The Mike-ro-cosm <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 02:18:50 (EDT)

Hey Ray! Bring me some more persimmons! WOOF!!!!!!!!
Jelly Dog
Smuckersville, USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 12:37:46 (EDT)

ISn't there a wavier you have to sign before that kind of toaxic material can be posted on the internet...What about the childern? Squirrel
Squirrel <Squirrellady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, :LA USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 22:42:43 (EDT)

who is the slack dumbass who runs this website anyway???? sorry, all...i have been extremely lax on updating the website lately. but i have just now put tonight's slam winners on the site (killer slam, by the way!) and i promise to be more diligent in the future. coming soon...a cool new way to see the winners of the poetry slams (sort of a page that has all of the winners as the weeks go on)...also coming soon -- NUDE PICTURES OF ALL POETS! YEP, IT'S TRUE!
mike-a-go-go <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 02:38:57 (EDT)

yes all cats are whores/ if you scratch their itch you get/ fresh biscuits come morn
WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 01:56:27 (EDT)

M? M? read, now I know I mean missing some good things...
Squirrel <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 19:15:31 (EDT)

inspired by Nina, who turned me on a line of verse from Wm Blake....I present yon haiku.... Go eat half a worm / Because it forgives the plow / And maybe the teeth
Worminator
USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 23:34:05 (EDT)

Sup Donney and Squirrell Lady--We've been missin y'all. Sorry you can't make the Grand Slam next Wednesday. These are the poets who made the cut: Becky Larkin, Shelley Bush, Brandon Hebert, Mona Webb, Xero, R.C., Michael Waterman, Lesann, Liberty, The Madd Katt, Kathryn Fortenberry and M. Is that a line-up? Hope we see you soon. Keep spreading the word. peace/love
Ray
Ethel, USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 18:12:11 (EDT)

what's tha deal? just checking on y'all folks, since I been MIA. As some of y'all might know, me and Knowledge host a poetry reading on Southern 's campus every Wednesday night from 7-9pm, so it'll be a minute before either one of us make it back to M's, just droppin' y'all a few lines, hopin' that your spirits are up. I should be there whenever there's a lapse in our schedule, because we're not allotted the space every single Wednesday. So with that said, keep slammin', SOMEBODY PLEASE BEAT XERO, don't forget about the ORAL CLIMAX, EVERY MONDAY AT THE BACKSTAGE, and I should see y'all in about a month or so. signing off: D. Brasco
Donney Rose <dbrasco_gwt@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:05:38 (EDT)

Man, I know I most definately misssed another night of awesome poetry. I starting to have slam withdrawal. I miss you guys and in the light of the recent tragedy hope that you and your are safe and sound. The Lady Squirrel
Squirrel <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:49:54 (EDT)

Amen Brother Mike. Thank you to Miss M's Fine and Mellow Cafe' and Moonlark Productions for providing a forum for healing, so desperately needed in this time of sorrow. We shared poetry, thoughts, opinions and ideas in an effort to understand and deal with the horrors inflicted upon us. Thanks also to all the poets and poetry lovers who set aside their fears and concerns for safety to join us. It was very comforting to share feelings and keep company with the friends, that in recent years, have become so important to me. Thanks again,
R. C. Sanders
USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 17:50:46 (EDT)

Great slam tonight. Thanks to all who came out. For those of you who didn't make it, we ran a quick poetry slam, then opened up the microphone to anyone who wanted to either read poetry or just share their feelings about the current situation. It was very cool. We had a wide range of speakers and viewpoints. Everyone was given complete respect and attention. Makes you remember the freedoms this country stands for. See y'all next Wednesday.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 01:49:04 (EDT)

It's our emotions that make us human and our ability to overcome them that makes us civilized. Our tolerance that defines humanity and prudence of action that allows civility. It's the ability to communicate that resolves our disputes and binds us together. While words can't restore life or rebuild towers, they can bridge troubled waters and span voids left in their absence. Please join us this evening and witness for yourself, how civilization has evolved since it left the cradle.
R. C. Sanders
USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 13:18:15 (EDT)

I want him dead Deader than all of those thousands of people Trapped burned Legs arms cell phones Lying helpless I want him dead Deader than I feel I want his head on a platter Crawling with mutilating insects Satisfying my mutilated security Mutilated peacefulness I want his balls Under my spiked heel I want to kill him For making me feel so violent
Erica K <amoralla@hotmail.com>
Palo Alto, CA USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 09:59:36 (EDT)

RC, your honesty and openness gives me a little hope in these dark days. See you tomorrow? (My first slam in a long time...after today I need to connect with you good people.)
mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 01:00:23 (EDT)

I know of no fear greater than that I witnessed this morning. To see my own hidden rage, hatred and innate racist tendencies evoked by the cowardice of these acts, has scared me more than the desicable deeds themselves. I ask of my friends, please help me remain objective. God Bless America and all of us who love her!
R. C. Sanders
USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 15:28:26 (EDT)

God help us all.
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 12:18:10 (EDT)

brisk morning cigarette/a call to action for our/mental faculties, our scholarly airs./we laugh in the face of the surgeon general/then observe a moment of silence/as we humbly accept our cancerous fate.
gayle <gjkeez@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 11:40:45 (EDT)

Hey all, I miss M's soooo much, I bet it's been the bomb lately...been busy with on campus readings, work, homework, not to mention the Army is keeping busy. I am now the new Assitant Editor for Arts and Entertainment at Southern University and I am looking for some art viewings, plays, "poetry reading" :) and all that to put in the n paper...so hit me up at SquirrelLady319.com. In other news I have recieved three new nicknames in the last week..."Lil Pun", Sergeant Slaughter, and Jenette (the chipette with the glasses). I think I going to eventually break down and have a identity crisis. Signed, That Girl, That Girl with many names
The Artist Formerly/Currently Known as Squirrel <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 17:14:59 (EDT)

Hey Gayle, We miss you big time. Your people Christa and Anson read this Wednesday and they did very well. You would have ben proud--we ain't even gonna forget about you. Boston's lucky to have you for awhile but you belong to us and we'll be here waiting, holdin' up the fort till you come back. See you at Christmas. peace/love
Ray
Ethel, USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 13:38:04 (EDT)

rc, thank you SO much for that website, it had a bunch of links to other websites so i found plenty more open readings and slams in the area. now i just have to dig up some confidence and... get out there, i guess. thanks again.
gayle <gjkeez@hotmail.com>
USA - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 17:12:21 (EDT)

Miss Gayle... Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave. Central Square, Cambridge Mass., 8:30pm every Wend. evening. Photo ID REQUIRED, $3.00 COVER. Their to have some kind of final for their club champ tonight. They do open mic first as per their web site. WWW.slamnews.com/cancal.html. Go tear em up, have fun and make us look good as you'll no doubt do. RC
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 16:23:39 (EDT)

well guys, i'm officially in boston, and today is officially wednesday, which means that i am OFFICIALLY DISTRAUGHT over not having a poetry slam to go to tonight. *pout* i've yet to discover the poetry scene here, i'm sure it exists, but i don't really know where to start. anyway... just wanted to let the m's crowd know that i miss you and your poetry.
gayle <gjkeez@hotmail.com>
boston, MA USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 15:18:04 (EDT)

SO, ya aint got a no smokin section HUH! Well then, seat me with the flatulent faction of this fine establishment. Cause I'm gonna vent inert vapors of some kind or another and there aint nothin you can do to stop it! WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
Chez Bunkie Eats, LA USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 23:52:34 (EDT)

hey, everyone. I just put up the official audition notice for Two Noble Kinsmen. It's on the Moonlark home page. I've been missing all of my poetry slam friends b/c I have been unable to make the last several, due to the play I'm doing with Baker Little Theater. (see Moonlark home page for details). Am missing all of you terribly, so please post some poetry (or stylized fantasies like that harley/gilligan's isle dude). Also, I'll be posting some more Moonlark Theater construction pics when I get home from rehearsal tonight. my best to all, M.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 19:14:19 (EDT)

Been going to the poetry readings for the last couple of weeks at M's and love what I have heard.... There is some real talent out there....
Tina <southernraven@earthlink.net>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 23:29:25 (EDT)

Thurston, you taught me to ride more than a Harley.
Lovey
USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 13:17:05 (EDT)

i am the lover boody magistrate / i taught the girl from Ipanema to ride a Harley / i am hippolyta's oinker-boinker / i am the under-employed degenerate you saw pan-handling on the way to a roger kees concert / aaaaaah...what do you know, anyway...
Thurston Howell, III <goofywhitedude@gilligansisle.com>
bumfreakinnowhere, Pacific Ocean - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 01:47:54 (EDT)

Gayle - come back to see us on holidays. We will certainly miss you. Post some poetry on our guestbook from time to time. And check out the Boston poetry scene. I'm sure it's killer (though probably not quite as cool as Baton Rouge). We have enjoyed your poetry and your presence at M's.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
BatonRouge, USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 16:50:54 (EDT)

WHAT'S UP GUESTBOOK? FOR ALL THOSE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE ORAL CLIMAX THIS MONDAY AT THE BACKSTAGE, BE FOREWARNED, COME EARLY, SCHOOL IS BACK IN, AND FROM WHAT PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME, WE SHOULD EXPECT ONE HELLUVA CROWD. MOST OF THE MONDAYS MIGHT BE LIKE THIS FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, BUT WHATEVA U DO, DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS UPCOMING MONDAY, IT'S GOING TO BE THA ONE. gone, DB
Donney "Brasco" Rose <dbrasco_gwt@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 16:33:06 (EDT)

i miss you guys...there is not a poet in sight here in Natchitoches and nothing to do. Don't know when I'll be in town next, but I'll be seeing ya.
pat <teenybat68@hotmail.com>
Natchitoches, La USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 15:40:37 (EDT)

hey guys. i just wanted to say farewell to all you baton rouge poets. i'm leaving for school wednesday. boston. boston is very very far away, so please email me if you feel like it, i'm sure i'll be pretty lonely for awhile. anyway, thanks for putting a little poetry in my life this summer, it's been fun, see ya'll at christmas.
gayle <gjkeez@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 14:24:28 (EDT)

Hey wait--The Mad Katt got up in the cut too; he tied for fourth.
Ray
Ethel, USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 17:34:48 (EDT)

Hey Mike, 2nd open= 1st Jessica Vallelungo, 2nd Squirrel, 3rd Mike Ferry, 4th Will. Last night's winners = 1st Xero, 2nd Shelley Bush, 3rd Kathryn Fortenberry, 4th Gayle Kees. peace/love
Ray
Ethel, USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 17:19:58 (EDT)

Hey everyone. I am really missing the slams. Who won last night, anyway?
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
bAtOn ReWge, LA USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 11:40:36 (EDT)

You know I am going to try my best to come out Ray, I have not vechile and I work on thursdays :(. I miss doing Willie's stuff,Shakespeare that is it's soo much fun but I know I can't get out this week. I am willing to commit, I'll call you tomorrow night (Thurday). Oh, HIYA EVERYBODY!!! See ya next week... Squirrel
The Girl With Many Names, This Time, "Purple Reign" <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 14:36:37 (EDT)

Computer did it. Imagine the naked poet doing Shakespeare. Yes!
Ray
Ethel, USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 07:04:35 (EDT)

the message so nice he posted thrice...
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 02:45:14 (EDT)

Auditions next Thurs. nite 6 to 9 pm in Ethel for this year's Shakespeare project. Call-backs and first rehearsals begin the following week, Sept. 6th and 7th (also 6-9pm). Squirrel, if you want to do another kinda soul school that makes you cool crazy just do the audition thing. You have to be able to commit to a seven month project, one or two evenings a week (depending on the difficulty of your part and your life schedule). But I can't think of anyone I would rather have on the project with us--you da squirrel buddha. We gonna have some fun with this one. There are nearly thirty parts in the play itself and a dozen tech positions that anyone can be taught to perform. If you are interested call me at 225-634-7611 or e-mail at rlsibley@bellsouth.net. peace/love
Ray
Ethel, USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 22:02:28 (EDT)

Sup guys? Just writing to see what the dealio is, and see what's with everyone. School is driving out my mind, there is just too many damned things to do. Don't you wish everything was interesting as poetry?
The Girl With Many Names "Squirrel" <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 12:47:43 (EDT)

No, but I know where to find a Flaccid Goat on Wend. evenings. What will it take to lure The Naked Poet from the cover of Bunkie's soy bean fields? Where is Bandini, is he hanging out with you? WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 11:58:37 (EDT)

Do you have any rubber sheep? or perhaps other farm animals?
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 01:15:07 (EDT)

Chyau Feng was established in 1966. We have been engaging in developing and manufacturing all PVC/EVA/RUBBER injection slippers and sandals for more than thirty years.
Chyau Feng Plastics Industrial Co., Ltd. <dica@chyaufeng.com>
changhwa, TW Taiwan - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 03:15:50 (EDT)

I understand TIME was forced to succumb to KNOWLEDGE this past Monday night at the Back Stage Slam. Congrats to Knowledge, I heard you tore em up man! ////////// Yo back to the Purple Flying Squirrel! They do read poetry in Birmingham but... I forget where? Hope your having fun and get back soon. /////////// Sure was nice to see Miss Brandon and her crew back this past Wend. night but, where was Miss Bunny? I need to Voodoo her truck some more! WOOOOOOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 18:03:23 (EDT)

Three-way tie for first--John West, Donnie Brasco, and Sarah "Mud Cakes" Johnson. Three-way tie for second--Clifford B. Young, Shelley Bush, and Sarah Anderson.
Rowdy
USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 17:48:27 (EDT)

Hey, everybody, who were the winners of the first open this past Wednesday? I was not able to get there until after the slam was over. Several people (Ray, RC, Liberty) said it was a kick-ass night of miggity-mack phat verse, but no one told me the winners. If someone will tell me, I'll put them on the web site. either email me or put it on the guest book. peace, love, and eat lots of fiber! - M.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 16:25:06 (EDT)

YO! What's up Poets sending a big shout out from Mobile, Alabama...yeah Alabama :( heading up to North Carolina Friday. Missed y'all tonight but I know it was awesome cause one would expect nothing less from the greatest poets in the south. Nothing like it in poe-dunk alabama, I can't even find a decent Jazz Joint in this city. Though I hear they do a poetry reading every "other" saturday, guess it's next Saturday and I will be happily at home by then (crossed fingers). See ya'll next week. BTW What was the final outcome in Seattle? Love, The Girl with Many Names
"Squirrel" Purple Reign <SquirrelLady319@aol.com>
Port Allen, LA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 01:46:39 (EDT)

The Dog is home! Miss Becky and The Bearded One won't be back till later in the month but, Miss Mona should return Wend.. Thanks for all the encouragement, it was nice being able to hear from friends back home. Come out Wend. night to Miss M's, hear all the sordid details and revel in home town poetic euphoria. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and having some more fun. WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 09:27:13 (EDT)

RC and the Seattle slammers - y'all rocked the house regardless of scores. We are all very confident here that Baton Rouge was well represented. In addition, I have (finally) posted the winners from the Wednesday slam. Apologies to all for the belatedness...it's been a little hectic. Everybody come out to Ethel tomorrow (Sunday) for a big hole-diggin', beam weldin', dirt movin' hootnanny!
mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 23:54:05 (EDT)

Once again, sequined ebony lights up the Nationals stage as Miss Mona leads Thursday nights bout with best score. We're real proud of her here. Just as we in BR, Seattle LOVES Miss Becky. She not only got better scores than me, but also more hugs and applause than anyone in the room(i am SO jealous i could scream!). As expected, the white northern European males brought up the rear despite stong performances, with the bearded one turning in the best presentation I've ever seen him give. We all tried our best and made a good showing despite what the self proclaimed gods of poetry might think. The good news, we did not finish last and I'll have to confirm this, I beleive all of the teams we were up against went to the semi's but one and two are in the finals. Special thanks to Honarary team member Miss Nancy (Miss Becky's sister)for doing a great job with our on deck cards. She also got a taste of what it feels like to be booed, as she was cornered to judge one of the early bouts we were'nt in. Also big thanks to Young Tom (Miss Becky's nephew) who taped our teams performances. Yes there will be video of this train wreck available some time in the future. Every one here is in good spirits, enjoying poetry and the company of other poets, yet looking forward to getting home soon. WHO WON WEND. NIGHT? At least back home we know someone who WON! Love, RC
Junk Bard Dog
Slam Central, WA USA - Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 14:29:23 (EDT)

one side note... I just wanted to wish good luck, to our BR team up in Seattle. I know they doing the damn thing, and team remember, f#ck what happens up there, we know we got the best damn poets in the country, and the coolest artistic community period. So keep representin.. shout out to Mona we love you baby, you made it there on a wing and a prayer, so handle your biz. out again, Ghostwriter
Donney "Brasco" Rose <dbrasco_gwt@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 13:41:34 (EDT)

WHAT'S UP BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE? IT'S DONNEY BRASCO DA GHOSTWRITER HERE. I JUST WANTED TO REMIND ALL THE POETS OUT THERE TO TRY TO ATTEND THE POETRY ALLIANCE'S READING "THE ORAL CLIMAX" AT THE BACKSTAGE THIS COMING MONDAY (aug. 6th). THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST SLAM, WE CALL SLAM EXTREME. IT'S A SLAM IN WHICH THE PIECE U USE MUST BE MEMORIZED AND NOT EXCEED 3 MINUTES. THEY WILL BE HELD MONTHLY, AND ONCE U USE A POEM ONCE IN A SLAM, IT CAN NOT BE USED AGAIN IN THE FOLLOWING SLAMS. THAT'S HOW IT GOES, HOPE TO SEE EVERYBODY IN THE PLACE, I'M BEGGING YOU TO PLEASE NOT SLEEP ON THIS ONE. gone, Donney Brasco
Donney "Brasco" Rose <dbrasco_gwt@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 13:30:25 (EDT)

The Baton Rouge team certainly rocks! Y'all are the greatest. I hope the Thursday night performances kicked ass, and I hope you are all having a great time. Post an update on the 2nd night's performances. - Mike
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
WishIWasInSeattle, USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 10:10:10 (EDT)

1) Beau - shoot me an email at melancon@moonlark.org and we'll try to hook you up with a poetry workshop or class.... 2) "Remaining Hidden"...good idea, as soon as our lives slow down a bit, we're going to figure out when the next online poetry contest will be.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 10:08:23 (EDT)

Baton Rouge Rocks!!!!!!!! If we could just convince them of it. We delivered four solid performances headed up by Miss Becky and Miss Mona with Chap and the dog bringing up the rear. Up in the early round against Home Team Seattle, perenial favorite Green Mill and Pittsburg, we showed em... well, you get the . Not to fret though, were set on revenge tonight in the late bout up against 7th ranked Dallas, 9th ranked Long Beach and 16th ranked Kalamazoo. We expect to KICK ASS!! Who won last night at home, where's Ekim, still in SC. Till tomorrow, WOOOOOF!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 22:36:12 (EDT)

Mona! My email is weirding out, but I did recieve all needed infomation. I made the necessary cut connection to ensure a later delivery date. All is well for a later time. I recieved the call from the message center also! How was it last night? Details, Details!
Ms. Allegory
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 14:51:44 (EDT)

Give us an update on the events of last night! How was it Mona? R.C.? Becky? Chap?
Ms. Allegory
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 14:30:26 (EDT)

Peace and Love every one- to Ms. Allegory look up Vector or Cut co in the phone book and contact the irritation of my heart to receive the magic bag of disaster. If all else fails there is a message which awaits you on the hip of the lost one.360. Love yall . Write words of encouragement to monawebb2@hotmail.com
MONA WEBB
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 13:36:41 (EDT)

I thought the poetry contest was great! When is the next? Why not have a weekly or biweekly entry! This would be great for the "remaining hidden" poets.
Remaining hidden
USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 13:03:42 (EDT)

Mona, my Mona where art thou? I lost the information that I obtained from you before you left, therefore I cannot head off the five star walker. Give the info to Xero if you get this message! Good luck and give my love to R.C.,Becky, and Chap! Allegory
Ms. Allegory <n8lylisa@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 12:51:37 (EDT)

Are there any beginner poetry workshops being offered by moonlark. Thank you. Beau
Beau
Baton Rouge, USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 12:06:57 (EDT)

The Naked Poet offers heartfelt felicitations to the four traveling poets! The Naked Poet is so caught up in the spirit of the National Slam that there will be a hoedown in suburban Bunkie tonight, complete with moonshine and goats!
The Naked Poet <nakedpoet@beer.com>
Bunkie, LA USA - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 11:47:21 (EDT)

Let's give it up for Mona,Chap,Beckey,and R.C. representing Baton Rouge National Slam Team in seattle Knock e'm dead on there faces.
Don ''Liberty''Mitchell <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, La USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 18:24:20 (EDT)

PAGING MONA! - Get in touch with Lisa at your earliest convenience (asap). She's trying to reach you.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 15:07:19 (EDT)

Peace and Love to BR Thank You for helping to make dreams come true. Were gonna REPRESENT for all Yall. One Love Mona PA on top
Mona Webb
USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 13:36:44 (EDT)

We have arrived! Team Red Stick is all together and have been informed that we may still be able to compete as a team. We'll find out tonight about an hour before the first bout. It was a good day yesterday with only one problem... one I may never live down. (don't worry, you'll hear the details when we get home). Thanks for the encouraging entries, I'll relay them to the others, we'll certainly do our best and most important... HAVE FUN! Question for Miss Jessica V.. What was the name of the artist and gallery you were telling me of? I'll check back tomorrow. WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 13:31:42 (EDT)

Seattle will never recover from having some of the finest Baton Rouge poets tear down the house at the NPS! Best of luck to all of you, and break a leg!
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 11:06:58 (EDT)

just want to say that i really enjoyed myself at the foxx and hound on friday night. i am sorry that i had to leave before it was over. next time i come to baton rouge, i need to stay at least a week so that i can get everybody and everything fitted into a visit. Good luck baton rouge slam team, do US proud (no doubt about it!!). Thanks again jRay! luvyabyebye, angela
angela <acrumpt@hotmail.com>
Monroe, USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:54:32 (EDT)

Hey Bard Dog, I know you'll knock 'em dead in Seattle. To you, Becky, Chap, and Mona, I send a heartfelt "Break a Leg!" from Tornado Alley.
Cindy
Stillwater, OK USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 14:25:46 (EDT)

Seattle BEWARE! Team BR is on it's way!
WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!
USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 08:50:27 (EDT)

Yeh, that's what I'm talkin about... Real Poultry!
WOOF!!!!!!!
USA - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 11:01:20 (EDT)

i cry out to the naked laughter of doves and winged owls; deep in the night like a frightened child. i float like a dead man--drifting in abyss and dreaming under a pine cone sky and the moon undresses, dropping shadows and persimmon stained panties, they make splashing sounds on earths waters.
noname
USA - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 10:14:29 (EDT)

Did this board die? Did Bandini disappear in some kind of freak lyrical illusion accident? Did the Naked Poet find modesty or was Bunkie's nude beach closed down due to Mad Poets disease? Inquiring minds want to know! The poetry still flows though, tonight at Miss M's, one night only! Big benefit for the Baton Rouge Slam Team. Come out and support the financial misfits of performance art. At this moment, the Dog's travel arrangements consist of an airline ticket, twenty five dollars, six cans of Ole Roy and the hopes of finding a cardboard box with a warm sidewalk grate for boarding. We can use all the help we can get. HEY, were poets! Thanks to all who came out last night to support a noble cause, hope to see you all soon. WOOF!!!!!!
Bard Dog
USA - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 12:03:25 (EDT)

Roscoe--You can call me Ray, You can call me Rowdy, I just wanna be called.
Rowdy or Ray
USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 19:19:49 (EDT)

Used to be Rowdy/Now he has his doctorate/Wants to be called Ray
Roscoe
Spanish Town, USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 15:14:32 (EDT)

Angela, we miss you big time. We are also very proud of you. Bring your poets down if you can; we slam every Wednesday night now at 7:00. I saw Gerard at Xero's gig Monday night and asked about you; it is great that you are speading the "word." peace/love and blessings from the BR poets. We haven't forgotten you.
Ray
USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 11:51:54 (EDT)

i am musing in monroe, most folks say it is no place to go, but there are so many places in my mind. first i want to say thank you, thank you, thank you for continuing to offer someplace where communciation can manifest. secondly this is the biggest shot out that i can muster to the Almighty RAY!!! i don't know if you will remember "angela", but i just want you to know my heart has been forever lit by a special light named Ray. I miss ya, though our aquaintance was brief. In addition "big ups" to Xero, Mona, and everybody i didn't mention, much love. I got a poetry night started in Monroe, louisiana. it is me and 4 of my friends (one of which is a poet also). because a name was requested of us, we call ourselves musing in one. can u believe, we read here?!?!? the first night there were 138 people in attendance--14 poets read. the second--157 with 16 reading. we slammed and everything $50/$25/$10 (1st/2nd/3rd) KEEP SHINING BECAUSE THE LIGHT TRAVELS!!!!! maybe someday in the near future, we can bring some of these poets there and vice versa, no?
Angela Nichole Crumpton <acrumpt@hotmail.com>
Monroe, LA USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 18:10:01 (EDT)

Women in welding hoods, wheel barrows and work boots with white socks. Okay Ray, I didn't see the leg irons? I guess you just drugged em huh!
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 10:01:23 (EDT)

Oh, I also forgot to mention this! Don't forget that tomorrow the 4 winners of the Moonlark Online Poetry Contest will be reading at the Baton Rouge Gallery. 4:00pm! Come out and hear some awesome lyrical stylings, and maybe even a few fly rhymes. Phat, dewd, diggity dankity phat! (sorry, i'm delerious...must go now...)
mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 22:47:27 (EDT)

WELL WE BUSTED OUR BUTTS today at the future site of the Moonlark Theater! Many thanks to Cheri, Will, and Xero for coming out to help. I took a pile of digital pics, and if any of them came out well (i have a cheap camera), I'll put up a nice web page full of cool images from the site.
Mikenator <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 22:44:47 (EDT)

Noname - good idea. Maybe we'll do that.
mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 15:12:23 (EDT)

hey mike--why don't you use the left over poetry contest board to post the the top three winning slam poems every week.
noname
USA - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 06:29:39 (EDT)

Hey, everyone go check out the IGNITION TOUR tonight at the Spanish Moon. Ought to be a hell of a show. Plus the SM has cheap beer.
ekim nocnalem <nocnalem@kralnoom.gro>
USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 17:38:56 (EDT)

Hey, all. I've put up a Winners page for the Online Poetry Contest and an Archive page which has all of the entries. You can get them both from the home page. I cannot overstate how difficult it was to try and determine winners from that excellent collection of poetry.....Now, I'm wondering what to do with the poetry submission form we used for the contest. I was thinking maybe clean out the contest entries (since they're archived on the archive page) and making it sort of a free-for-all poetry board. Anyone have thoughts on this?
Mike the tardy <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 18:16:38 (EDT)

congratulations to our online poetry contest winners -- the judges decided to honor six poems equally rather than award first, second, third places -- the winners are roger kees for "kiss," "angel hunter," and "firerain;" cindy lou levee for "second cup of coffee;" becky larkin for "gravity;" and nat hardy for "fuck hope." don't miss their reading at the baton rouge gallery on july 15 at 4:00, and check out their winning poems at the contest page. we will soon post bios and winning poems at the website. thanks to everyone who participated!
clara
USA - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 10:48:46 (EDT)

i meant roger not joe sorry.
liberty
USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 22:59:48 (EDT)

in my first grand slam poetry finals i came in 6th place out of 10 dynamic poets congradulations to xero,donnie,and mona it was close congradulations r.c. on your 13place finish in the alabama poetry contest last but not least congradulations to joe kees for dominanating the online poetry contest.
liberty <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
baton rouge, la USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 22:57:50 (EDT)

Congratulations to Bandini, the Moon poet that illuminates the sky at M's, on a big win in the online poetry contest. Way to go Roger! RC
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 13:44:29 (EDT)

well beau backstage is the site of the oral climax baton rouge's collective poetry/and open mic nite hosted by xero of the poetry alliance a member of the 2000 and 2001 baton rouge national slam team there is a $5.00 cover charge every monday night at 10450 florida blvd. right past sharp so come out and have a good time. congratlations R.C. im proud of your accomplishments keep up your good work.
liberty <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
baton rouge, la USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 02:15:09 (EDT)

hey everybody, go check out the scores for the southern fried poetry fest and see how our own Bard Dog did! it's at alabamapoetry.com. we're proud of ya RC!!!!
clara
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 23:09:58 (EDT)

I'm new ... what is Backstage? (I am an oddball whitey too)
Beau Roquefort
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 22:44:12 (EDT)

Thanks guys...Everyone come out to the Backstage, especially if you are a brave white person not afraid to be the odd ball...hehe...that's me!
pat
USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 16:39:18 (EDT)

time is an old tin hat tarnished in a black envelope. stagnant, pregnant, a rotten limb that falls, is falling, did fall--apart--sticking momentarily then leaping forward at increadible speed.
bandini
USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 20:41:37 (EDT)

Hey--I hope everybody can make it to the Big Benefit Slam tomorrow night. The slam team is performing, along with Mike Ferry, Beth Foos, Roger Kees, Kathryn Fortenberry, Clara Sibley, Joe Kees, Brandon Hebert, Jessica Vallelungo, and a very Special Goat poet--Martha Mcferren from New Orleans. This should be one fine round of poetry and performance. Any body thats up to it and has time is welcome to come hang out tomorrow for the work day in Ethel at the Theatre. Anybody that wants to help is welcome and there is all kinds of work, from moral support to planting flowers to welding and digging large holes. See you at the slam. peace/love
Ray
USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 23:34:26 (EDT)

i'am looking foward to competing in my first ever open mic poetry contest grand slam finals cheer up pat your words are beautiful I have competed in the last 5 open mic contest and i must say that this finals is by far one you don't wana miss so come out and support the finest poets in the state as we go head to head for cash prizes good luck and let the best poet win.
liberty <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
baton rouge, la USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 23:44:04 (EDT)

i must say i disagree miss pat, you paint beautifully
barddog
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 09:50:25 (EDT)

blah, blah, blah...I'm sick of my words...they run, but paint no picture.
pat
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 05:56:47 (EDT)

what was worth being said... being heard... being appreciated was shared, what was wasted, was time not being there
barddog
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 01:37:35 (EDT)

I WANA THANK THE POETRY ALLIANCE FOR ANOTHER BOMB AT THE ORAL CLIMAX AT CLUB BACKSTAGE WE ROCK THE SHOW HAD THE PEOPLE JUMPING AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME PEACE!
liberty <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
baton rouge, la USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 22:41:42 (EDT)

darkness is a powder and the wind a rock--immortality into dust into blood into bone into flesh
noname
USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 06:58:54 (EDT)

We are very proud of our daughter, Ramona Webb!
The Webbs <Famwebbs@aol.com>
Alameda, CA USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 02:05:13 (EDT)

liberty wana thank my savior YAHSHUA FOR LIFE and M'S CAFE AND MONA,XERO,DONNIE,KNOWLEDGE,RAGE OF THE POETRY ALLIANCE WE HAD A BOMB TIME AT THE ORAL CLIMAX AND IM EXCITED ABOUT MY FIRST EVER GRAND SLAM POETRY CONTEST VS.THE BEST THANK YOU.
Liberty <libertysmooth@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, La USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 23:46:27 (EDT)

good luck mrs. clara, dr. rowdy and mike, with the contest! good luck to everyone else that enters the contest.
esilana <eia7@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 12:34:35 (EDT)

its allways about the tooth; the gleamy never used tooth; the holy tooth, bloody dry and lonely.
bandini
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 10:02:00 (EDT)

PHONE BOOTH . . . the coffin was made of loblolly pine and coated with black laquer. her cell phone lay cradled like a baby next to her ear.
noname
USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 09:03:09 (EDT)

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that construction of the school is underway and everything is coming along. I got an 18-wheeler full of compost stuck in the field Wednesday morning---first -uckup so far but I'm sure there will be others. Anybody that wants to come out and share in the adventure is way welcome anyday. I could use any help you can offer (even advice). By the way, my neighbor came down with his big-old John Deere tractor and snatched the 18-wheeler out and I spent the rest of the day hauling dirt to fill the massive ruts. I thought about creating a series of small stream water gardens out of 'em but finally gave in and filled 'em. I'll keep you posted. peace.
Ray
USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 12:48:45 (EDT)

ANNOUNCEMENT about the Online Poetry Contest....Clara has been having problems with Email.com, so she's now going to be taking submissions at her other email...."clarac3@hotmail.com". So if you've submitted an entry and haven't heard back, you should resend. Peace!
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 12:35:43 (EDT)

pat! i hope you're ok! oh and uh, hey "noname" -- why don't you submit that tasty little poetic morsel to the moonlark online poetry contest? i mean, you're still anonymous. . .
clara
USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 21:45:50 (EDT)

the sun is out and my car is stuck in the middle of corporate blvd. lucky me having hit a tree.
PAT
USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 13:40:50 (EDT)

TONIGHT - the Oral Climax has moved to Monday nights and is now located at Backstage on Florida Blvd. See the Moonlark home page for more detailed directions. Come out and support Xero, Mona, and the Poetry Alliance!
web-dewd <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 20:34:33 (EDT)

were todays words were washed away?
barddog
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 23:28:30 (EDT)

dreams are white cranes who don't like goodbye's--they slip away in secret like suitcases lost at bus stations along the line.
noname
USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 04:14:42 (EDT)

Well, I'm stuck in the basement of the State Capitol listening to the endless blather of your government at work. I'm grateful that I have these guestbook entries to keep me entertained, and the new online poetry contest entries. We're getting some good stuff. If you're going to submit, don't forget to email Clara for a number first. Hope to see all tomorrow at the Slam.
Mike the Bald <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 20:05:29 (EDT)

Cross the neighborhood brook Traverse the wiry bridge There you will find The Red Stick SLAMMarama
PJ Oubre <poubre1@lsu.edu>
USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 19:05:51 (EDT)

The upper slam happens on low hills north of the city. I've heared 'em singin' late at night. Never on worknights though.
The Emperor of Norwood
LA USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 00:22:07 (EDT)

GREAT! That's right around the corner from my house. I'll see you there.
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 11:08:28 (EDT)

the lower slam is definely being held in a vally located in brobdingnaga the fifth saturday in septober
bandini
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 18:32:43 (EDT)

In an effort to escape MEDIOCRITY, I'd like to compete in both the Upper and Lower Slams. Where are they? Do I have to drive to Bunkie? Is the Lower Slam held in Uncle Ed's barn? The Upper Slam at Aunt Bea's Embroidery Emporium? Someone PLEASE fill me in. Inquiring minds want to know! WOOF!!!!!!!!!!111
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 11:24:37 (EDT)

Pleased to meet you… From the moment his lips touched my hand My heart dropped to my reproductive organs Causing a beating With a force like none other felt before Arabian eyes and firm body Well thought out works with A delicate brow And those lips Touching my hand Me wishing they would touch everything else One evening and one touch And I’m had He could be a terrorist for all I know But I just don’t care Could be a con artist For he surely would have me fooled With well spoken words And the touch of his lips His lips I wish I could fully define How full and plush and well defined And made for him to touch Delicately firmly wholly Me. This could be the case of Please to meet you inebriation That we all experience from time to time Though, I’m going to try persistently To see that that’s not so. The tragedy is the his name escapes It starts with a T And it’s Arabic But the actual name I can’t Remember So if anything I will have to see him To see what that name is and how it might look next to mine.
PAT
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 13:04:50 (EDT)

in legs of space the moon is a single drop of semen, squeezed from the night's masturbation, it floats in a dark wine high heel slipper under drooping sunflower-stars
bandini
USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 19:52:44 (EDT)

i hope the people of Lower Slam are much nicer. . .
clara
USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 11:56:37 (EDT)

Oh, sagacious one! Small minds will not comprehend You are too clever
cogito
muleshoe, tx USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 10:42:15 (EDT)

HOT MEAT AND URETHRA, A FABLE ---- ONCE upon a time in the magical kingdom of Upper Slam, there lived a barnacle encrusted troll who ate little children and doggies and kitties - but that was cool with the people of Upper Slam because they didn't like kids, doggies, or kitties. Until one day when, after years of failing to procreate (due to the aforementioned troll eating their children, not to mention the doggies and kitties) the people of Upper Slam became extinct. THE END
FABULOSO FABLE-BOY <aintgotnoemail@nowhere.com>
Suburban Bunkie, la USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 13:24:38 (EDT)

SORRY SOMEONE HAS TO READ THIS SHIT. :)
PAT
USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 00:31:59 (EDT)

Define a poem In high school I could never write Narrow guidelines Tightly defined Six syllables per line Must alternate rhyme Ms. Davis’s white hair Showing slow rolling time For some reason no one ever got What I was trying to convey anyway Gave the cocked head of a puppy Mocking me with a smirk Causing my pens to stop Paper stay plank 7th grade teacher saying ‘Its too dark.’ It’s a POEM It can’t be to anything You may not like it Though, it is as I am What ever I want it to be Thus, define my poem for me Tell me about the clear symbolism And possible errors in structure And lack of word variation I’m sorry if you have missed the point of poetry. Furthermore, the public school system should relinquish All creative influence Its function is to make us working tools of society They most likely would have told Shakespeare he was doing it all wrong Of course I’m overly harsh I just got to go off sometimes.
PAT
USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 00:31:31 (EDT)

5/23/2001 Mama Rama Been the victim too long Become enabled Easier said than done Dumped on Neglected Beautiful girl Great woman Found love Got health Loved someone Unreachable Unreasonable Lost him Though, won life For your children and yourself Single mom Widow to a caged man Mother to harsh children Kept going Though how Patricia Calfee Page 2 5/23/2001 I just don’t know Over came hate Destruction Bore fruit Creator of beauty Life’s cycle of love will keep you Your daughters won’t let you go Smile for me You have a beautiful face The face I carry on The smile Holds so stronge The strength Keeping a little girl living In a beautiful woman.
Pat (again) <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 00:30:42 (EDT)

Mass-producing individuals America’s new trend Mass-production of medicine Mass-production of beauty Don’t work; Over medicated Under estimated Work too hard Pay too little Don’t get ‘nough back rubs Don’t get ‘nough love; Credit rolls my way once to shy While I lay around and get hi I spread it Forcing me to edit All that neglected credit; Sometimes, every time, Everything all the same Shame It’s a shame The way clichés roll out my moth like waves roll over water Wash all purity and new discoveries Into the never-ending slaughter.
Pat <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 00:29:27 (EDT)

Met a guy Jarrad… Water bearer Calm thinker Cool cat Not fat Sex appealing Fun in stealing His heart His time Making it mine All mine Fun in sharing Me With him Him With others Us together Maybe not forever But fun Stealing him For me And me For him To see How his Heart Looks And listen to his mind Unraveling Him To me With us Discovering the borders Of our bodies against the rest of the universe To be inspired by The light gentle Is to be a prince Riding to Camelot On a white horse Light water bearer Calm thinker Fun stealing Him to me And Me to him And us to others And Us And Us Hum… I like the sound of that.
Patricia Calfee <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 13:53:27 (EDT)

Sunday, May 06, 2001 Angelita Margarita Angela and her love affair with her pen and paper A man would die to be the paper absorbing that hot ink under a firm pen Making art with ease Peacefulness in pen strokes Jetting across the page with radiance Creating and reinventing nature All in her finger tips Oh, what they wouldn’t give Could fix anything Make something out of nothing With flowers in her hair Two inch soled sandals Stomping in soggy sand She generously lens a hand Could glide with the birds Angelita Margarita Angel – a Don’t be down on yourself Be down on anything else.
Patricia Calfee <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 13:52:12 (EDT)

Pretty Perkins I’m as vulnerable as a stuffed pig With an apple in my mouth Riding a short dream With a wide ending I got a little comfortable To day the least You got comfortable Now you might leave Well, I don’t know What’s going on All I know Is this feelings strong I got a little comfortable To say the least You got comfortable Now you might leave If you’re gonna go Just go ‘Cause I Sure as hell Ain’t gonna break If you gonna leave Just leave But remember Remember Me ‘Cause when you comfortable You know what made it good And when you get comfortable You always remember The one who had to go.
Patricia Calfee <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 13:50:58 (EDT)

season to reason I’m turning green with envy Lookin’ at this black soul Next ta’ me White Woman I got this selective racism down Give me somebody shaded You are zero Therefore you give nothing And you take nothing away But You are something Standing speaking Watching from a far My soul is free Thus My soul is free It’s got no reason There’s no reason to reason It’s just the flavor of this season Makes me hungry for some thick soul Some heated meat, if you will To run with my soul and uha’ maybe with my body thus lets leave reason to reason And find me some flavor to season My… not stirring wind Or bearing fruit Just… Making some season Adding spice Tick, tick, ticking Away the little hand Till season turns to reason Because my soul is free Yes I said my soul is free Because you are zero Therefore you take nothing And give nothing But You are something Standing speaking Watching from afar To me Yes Our souls Are free Thus Our souls Are free Thus … our souls are free. Patricia Calfee Page 2 5/21/2001
Patricia Calfee <teenybat68@mailcity.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 13:48:04 (EDT)

I encourage everyone to get their poetry-lovin arses to the Sat. or Sun. showing of WHITE! Xero and Mona give perfectly beautfiful performances. The dancing, the sets, and especially the music, combine to create an unforgettable experience. So get down there, dammit!!
Sharla <sharlaanne@home.com>
bfe, USA - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 13:15:23 (EDT)

psst... psst... Hey kid... Yeah you... over here in da bushes. Ya wanna hear some POETRY? Den ya outta check out da Blue Monks an Naked Saints! I here dey gonna be doin it Greek Style, tomorrow afternoon, over at da LSU amphitheater. Don't worry, yo mamma won't mind. By da way, what's wit da nails in ya forehead? ya get better reception? dat bill board on ya back, is dat payed adverstisement or did ya fall asleep in da park and get tagged by a graffiti artist? an dat bald head, is dis some kinda fashion statement or does generation X just have dat bigga problem wit lice? KIDS????????????
Junk Bard Dog
USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 15:58:42 (EDT)

the hungry blue sky holds a bleeding rouge sun in its mouth. at dusk a lonely thunder storm and an angel boned woman dance.
bandini
USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 17:57:54 (EDT)

i drank jug wine with her under a canopy of stars; she danced and swore she was from egypt, then spain--later it wastransylvania. i whispered blue herons in purple sunset to her inner sex, blueprints of creation. on the other side of eyelid in plinkling piano night, i willed her mind to rest in straw home of dark bumble bee violin. when we made love she screamed maddness in romanian, her jeweled tongue shining through white teeth. the ocean deep and wearing nothing, except tiny blood vessels. bandini
bandini
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 08:52:09 (EDT)

i'll be at the next slam with my Word-Whip. . .
clara "you've been bad" sibley
USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 11:42:23 (EDT)

Clara, you are too darn sweet.OK, if I'm a goddess, then you're the Dominatrix of the Spoken Word. Here's a haiku from that www.yourcongress.com site about our own State Sen. John Breaux: Johnny be not good / but that's Louisiana / get drunk, go to Mass.
Sharla <sbordel@lsu.edu>
BR, LA USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 08:32:40 (EDT)

amen r.c.------ sharla is a poetry goddess!
clara <clarac3@email.com>
ethel, USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 07:59:57 (EDT)

Before pen and paper. Before we scratched it in the dirt with a stick and the wind blew it away, we gathered. Around totems of the time, illuminated by fires of our heart. We shed inhabitions, bared souls and... witness, to who we are. 2000, 1000, 0, (if you subscribe to the christian calender) 1000, 2000. TODAY we call it Red Stick Poetry... and it still soothes the savage beast. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
da Junk Bard Dog
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 00:54:31 (EDT)

haiku from the computer room - "I killed your batch job / It was using too much I/O / Check out the log file"...so say VAXboy.
VAXboy <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 22:00:10 (EDT)

"I don't like to write. I don't care what the f*ck happens after I write. Once I've got the story in my mind, the rest is pain," -HUNTER THOMPSON
i only drm
t w i l i g h t, la USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 13:55:43 (EDT)

Well, for those of you who know now who the "Nak" is, I have finally decided on a writing name... Nak Nuvois Thanx.
"Nak" Nuvois <iammark78@earthlink.net>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 23:27:43 (EDT)

kudos to all the performers in the Women in the Arts show last night -- we made a splash! cheri, your debut was awesome, penny, it was great to hear you read again!, becky, as always. . .!!! brandon, what a woman!, and sharon, the crowd was mesmerized by your words and undulations!! thanks to everyone for participating and being so incredible.
clara <clarac3@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 10:58:40 (EDT)

This haiku is dedicated to the idiots at Domino's on Jefferson Highway - You can't find my house? / Cops can, Mitch can, postman can. / Are you quite inept?
Pissed Off
Damn Hungry, LA USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 01:12:34 (EDT)

Duh ... it was supposed to rhyme. :) In case you didn't notice, my review was in "poetic" form. I use that term very loosely, mind you. See y'all Friday.
Sharla <sharlaanne@home.com>
Baker, LA USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 12:57:37 (EDT)

Thanks for the nice words, Sharla. Glad you got off your ass and checked our sass... ;) heh-heh...that rhymed...
The Mikester <melancon@moonlark.org>
notab eguor, USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 01:21:58 (EDT)

Finally got off my ass and checked out this site it's full of info and sass- good job, Clara & Mike! Looking forward to hearing more about the theatre and watching some serious slam action in the final competition.
Sharla <sharlaanne@home.com>
Baker, LA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 15:13:09 (EDT)

Kudos for Toto from tornado alley. Where dirt weed grows on the shoulders of middle America and hand woven from hemp tote bags hang from the arm of every tourist. Or so I've been told. Thank you Miss Dorothy!
Junk Bard Dog
Flea Dip Jacuzzi, SPCA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 10:41:59 (EDT)

I like that, R.C. Keep writing so that those of us in tornado alley will have something good to read.
cindy <rcelind@okstate.edu>
Stillwater, OK USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 00:22:26 (EDT)

We lade our hearts in vessels of hope. Paper parasols in canvas canoes washed over torrents. Under ever changing shadows of uncertainty and watchful eye's of the will-o-the-wisp. Their roots spread wide not deep, seek knowledge in shallow waters of rivers edge and pass judgement. Whilst avant-garde explorers of expression cascade over falls. Words shattered and strewn across rocks below. Like tiles of a Scrabble board slammed to the floor in mid play. Just got my new Chris Chandler CD and am feeling inspired. WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junk Bard Dog
Death Row, EBR Animal Control - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 14:32:16 (EDT)

for the Naked Poet, every day is a celebration of women in the arts.
The Naked Poet <nakedpoet@beer.com>
Bunkie, LA USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 00:38:33 (EDT)

hi everyone, want to invite you to the 8th annual celebration of women in the arts exhibit opening tonight april 6 at lsu, 7:00 at the African-American Cultural Center on the lsu campus (call 388-1714 for directions). among the artists exhibiting work is ms. cheri cowen, who is displaying several pieces of her beautiful pottery. don't miss it -- the exhibit will be running through april 28.
clara <clarac3@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 10:05:40 (EDT)

i can never READ anything i got up in the middle of the night to write!
clara
USA - Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 13:59:24 (EST)

"You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write." -- Saul Bellow ... sounds like Roger K.
splatterpunk
USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 18:59:27 (EST)

Big Poppa E rocked Wednesday night. I'm thinking of changing my name to something more catchy. Anyone have ideas? Big Poppa Mike...Bald Boy Mike...at work they call me VAX-boy b/c of the type of computer system I support.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, March 23, 2001 at 19:08:40 (EST)

wow, it was so tough judging sat. night. . .the poetry was incredible, and everyone performed at their best. i enjoyed all of it and can't wait to hear what comes next! clara
clara
USA - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 10:15:00 (EST)

That was an amazing Slam for the team competition last night--I'm still buzzin'. Thanks to everyone involved. We have an incredible poetry community here, and it is a wonderful thing to witness and be part of. Congrats to Xero, Mona, Chap,Becky, and R.C. (who is going as the alternate). We will definitely be doing some representin' in Seattle. peace/love,
Rowdy/Ray
USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 10:23:37 (EST)

It was one hell of a show. We rocked the walls and brought down the ceiling. When the dust cleared, four diamonds of poetic discipline formed the foundation of a National caliber team that should kick ass in Seattle. Congratulations and best wishes to Xero, Mona, Becky and Chap. Baton Rouge's 2001 represenatives to the Big Show. Stellar performances were also turned in by DNA, Donnie and Miss Dorian. While the team may be chosen, the art of self expression goes on. Next Wendsday is the last chance to qualify for this round of open slams. Hope to see everyone there. RC, WOOF!!!!!!!!!
RC
USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 10:00:11 (EST)

addendum to previous message. . .patricia smith will be performing at 3:00 tomorrow, sat. 17th at 950 E. Washington Street.
clara
USA - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 10:10:19 (EST)

ok i'm startin to feel lonely here -- somebody needs to add to the guestbook@!!! c'mon!! announcement: YOU MUST GO SEE "MORALITY PLAY" at the LSU Black Box Theatre. Moonlark alums Mike Ferry (All in the Timing) and Chad Bankston (numerous plays from way in the early days) have lead roles in it and it is SEXY. really interesting and fun to watch. friday and sat. 16th and 17th at 7:30, but get there early. don't miss it. also, the famous slam poet patricia smith will be reading in baton rouge tomorrow the 17th at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center at 950 E. Washington Street; new orleans poet and storyteller ahmos zu-bolton II will be reading there on the 25th. see you there.
clara
USA - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 10:07:52 (EST)

I’m falling into tomorrow was said while walked out the door. Stepping away, I remember when riding an elevator was amusing. Going down, stalling at twelve then creeping down to one, I step out to that place between what is real and what never seems to happen. Falling feet clamper the stillness, echoing my question of the gone. The tomorrows of my day are of useless words that found a shallow breath, And of the emotions simply left unsaid.
i only drm
t w i l i g h t, la USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 12:27:49 (EST)

congrats to sandman the rappin cowboy poet from montana who won the slam last night. . .you can tell him congrats yourself at sandman@olywa.net, or check out www.olywa.net/sandman. cowboy poets unite. . .
clara
USA - Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 10:41:25 (EST)

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USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 12:56:34 (EST)

Just a reminder. . .the slams will be a regular Wed. night thing at M's now. So the next open slam will be 3/14 at 7:00; open slam #3 will be 3/21, and the Grand Slam on 3/28, a Wednesday. Just mark off all your Wednesday nights from here on. . .Of course, the Big Slam in the Sky will still be March 17, Saturday, at 7:00. . .don't miss it
Clara C. Sibley <clarac3@hotmail.com>
Ethel, Where else?, USA - Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 10:57:47 (EST)

I hope everyone can make it to the slam tonight. It's my first night back as MC and I'm a little jittery. Of course, that might be b/c of the 15 Girl Scout cookies and 4 cups of coffee (my coworker couldn't find the regular coffee so he used espresso grind - the Mikester's wired!) Anyway, come out to the slam. Bring poems about politics, sex, tug-boats, food, sex, war, peace, Dubyah, Cheney, sex, whatever!
The Mikenator <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 11:56:20 (EST)

---Can you see cliches like an aura?-- The language funk du jour must find its own/ cells with which to vibrate. . ./ not to lapse / into the applause of leaves / the leaves that burn/ to disappear. . .
skeeter's better half
USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 16:39:09 (EST)

MOTIVATION IS WHAT SHE BRINGS, SHE DOES NOT KNOW/ EYES AS STARS IN THE CLEAREST EVENINGS PEAK/ WHAT SHE KNOWS IS BAD FOR HER!speaks in contradiction that knocks one to the floor betrial love lust? maybe all maybe one allittle too much
ALAN MILLER <FUWYLMMC61@HOME.COM>
BATON ROUGE , LA USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 20:59:45 (EST)

congratulations to mona, the featured goddess-poet, and all the poets who performed at the LSU regional slam competition on friday night in the union. . . great performances. . . keep on, and bring it with you march 17. . .
Clara Connell Sibley <clarac3@hotmail.com>
Ethel, Where Else, LA USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 10:52:21 (EST)

There she was, as I once knew, acting as she once did. Her veil of diminished knowing, for this moment, had been lifted. Together we sat, and her eyes were alive -she spoke with a sternness all her own. Did you know who I was when I came to visit? I asked her. She took my hand and reassured my soul –lifting a weight of selfish absence. Rising from the table, she walked away, sinking deeply back into her chair. The TV was on, but no one listened, a gusting breeze rippled the veil, As it fell across her face again. -a dream 2.4.01
i only drm
t w i l i g h t, la - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 15:03:06 (EST)

java....it's not just for breakfast anymore.
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, USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 00:16:47 (EST)

The changes to the website are awesome, Mike. . .thanks for all your hard work. Somewhere deep in space, in a galaxy far away, a star is born, thanks to you. . .
Clara Sibley <clarac3@hotmail.com>
Ethel, LA USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 12:22:29 (EST)

Hey kids. I'm heading up to the Spanish Moon for the Slam-off between the 2000 Nat'l Team, the Spanish Moon Slam Suckers, and the LSU and Southern teams. Ought to be fun. Apologies on the belatedness of having the slam scores up from last night, I'm going to do it as soon as I get back home. Don't forget this Saturday's slam, 3rd of 3 to get in the competition for the 2001 Nat'l Slam Team. Keep rhymin'. - m.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 19:49:20 (EST)

Just a reminder to all our slam people-- don't miss the second slam competition on Wed., February 21 at M's at 7:00-- bring your best poems to try for a spot on the 2001 Baton Rouge Slam Team that will compete nationally in Seattle in August! See you all there! -- Clara
Clara Sibley <clarac3@hotmail.com>
Ethel, USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 11:50:37 (EST)

XERO will be performing at Club Culture on Monday Feb. 19th. This will be a live taping for a CD. The show will start at 10 o'clock. Culture is located at 450 Oklahoma Street just off Nicholson Road next to the Ramada Inn.
XERO <www.bootstrang@aol.com>
baton rouge, la USA - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 16:07:43 (EST)

Help! I've fallen and can't pluck my poultry.
Zork <XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx>
A Galaxy far Away - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 00:39:13 (EST)

HELP! I've fallen and can't pluck my poultry.
Zork
A Galaxy far Away - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 00:27:14 (EST)

HELP! I've fallen and can't pluck my poultry.
Zork
A Galaxy far Away - Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 00:16:12 (EST)

Echos, ripples, and buzzed whispers... / loveroot, silkthread, crotch, and vine / My respiration and inspiration...the passing of blood and air through my lungs
Walt Whitman <what is email?>
USA - Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 23:16:09 (EST)

Hey, all. Sorry about the belated web site updates as of late. I've been under the weather the last few days. I think I've got everything caught up, though. In particular, note the competitions for the National Slam Team, and note that a couple of the "open" slams are on Saturdays. I won't be at the slam tomorrow night (Wed 2/7) but y'all have a great time, and remember GET YOUR FLU SHOT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 22:00:56 (EST)

Nice to hear keyboard clickings from out west. Hope your doing well Miss Cindy. WOOF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RC
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 15:17:28 (EST)

High marks to Slackmaster Mike for handling customer complaints in record time. I am at peace knowing that Roger, Xero, Mona, Becky, RC, Mike, and others will be on stage at M's Saturday. The world just seems right, now.
Cindy <rcelind@okstate.edu>
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 14:24:58 (EST)

All: Verrrry sorry about the belatedness of posting the slam winners. They are all updated, now. So check them out. There will be 14 poets in the Grand Slam this Saturday in an event you definitely do *not* want to miss.
SlackMaster Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 13:56:39 (EST)

I'm not going to name names but, someone seems to be a little slack in posting recent slam winners. People in the plain states are wondering who's up for the money this weekend.
Cindy
USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:10:35 (EST)

hey y'all ... happy slamming tonight....
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 19:00:07 (EST)

Dearest NP, Your nakedness is deeply missed.
scantily clad
USA - Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 17:37:26 (EST)

the soul is common darkness, strange in the night with wings on fire; it lays on the heart of life like a piano playing in the rain.
bandini
USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 18:02:19 (EST)

Interesting article on salon.com called "A Poetry Free Presidency". Thought y'all might be interested....http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2001/01/19/lehman/index.html Since Dubyah didn't bother to have any poetry at his innauguration, we should all write innaugural poems and read them at the slams.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 18:01:17 (EST)

Naked poet notwithstanding, this guestbook has been a bit on the dead side lately. What's up?! I haven't been able to make the last couple of slams (b/c of the Baker play, see Moonlark home page) so I was depending on all of you to post enlightening and entertaining messages on this guestbook! I NEED INTELLECTUAL STIMULUS! HELP ME! ...Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the Benefit Slam. - Mike
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
BR, LA USA - Friday, January 19, 2001 at 16:31:10 (EST)

the naked poet regrets the naked poet's absence from the slams of late...it's harvest season on the farm and the naked poet has sheep to attend to. slam on, city-dwellers!
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 00:58:12 (EST)

Hey, everyone. Shannon McGuire emailed me to remind me about the reading tonight at Serop's. Four of her students, including, if I'm not mistaken, some who have read at M's, will be doing a reading tonight at Serops on Government. See the Moonlark home page for more details.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
batun rewge, la USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 10:35:13 (EST)

Woo hoo! I'll be drinking whatever I can afford in honor of the occasion, Ray... it may be grape juice... Hope everyone had wonderful holidays, or, if not, at least holidays that bring you to new heights of poetry! (Solus - I liked your Christ Mas poem - who are you?)
Erica <amoralla@hotmail.com>
BR, LA USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 09:10:03 (EST)

Hello Everyone We are bulldozing the site for the Theatre this coming week. Construction and the new Shakespeare Project "Two Noble Kinsmen" will begin, in earnest, next month. Among the first things we need to purchase is a portable, Gasoline-powered, 200 Amp.(or so)Welding Machine. We are hoping to find a quality, used machine. If anyone has any leads on something like this please call or e-mail. Mike Melancon will be posting photographs on the web-site showing our progress. Can't wait to see everyone at the January 10th Slam that starts the new year. peace/love, Ray
Ray Sibley <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
Ethel, LA USA - Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 10:52:41 (EST)

Alone on the Eve of the Christ Mass I am this lonely bottle of wine / uncorked and slowly evaporating / waiting on a pour, a drink / a communion.
solus
USA - Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 23:00:00 (EST)

when beer is worthless and your underwear remains unchanged in 3 months/ and psychologists vindicate the madhouse if you don't bath everyday the moment when no one makes any sense at all and your comforted by that
bandini
USA - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 12:56:10 (EST)

Hello everyone. I'm back from Oklahoma, and I have an answer to Becky L's question "What if you went out west?" The answer is, if you went out west...YOU'D FREEZE YOUR POETRY-WRITIN' SOUTH-LOUISIANA ASS OFF BECAUSE IT'S COLD COLD COLD COLD COLD OUT WEST!!!!! Anyway, good to be back in the relative warmth of BR. Going to Spanish Moon tonight, so hope to see some of you around town. And someone write some guestbook stuff, for goodness sake!
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
bAtOn RoUgE, la USA - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 13:14:35 (EST)

Cole: Have a great Christmas and work on some poetry to bring back to us in Janury. I look forward to it.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Where Else, LA USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 17:27:50 (EST)

TO:Mike/Ray/Robert/RC. . . Hey yall, sorry I havn't been around lately, I've had my head stuck in school and I'm happy to say I ended up doing really well. This spring I won't be taking so many hours and so I plan to devote more time to the finer things BR has to offer. I'll see yall in January. And if the muse are willing I'll have some fresh verse to share. -cole
Cole Gill <cgill1@lsu.edu>
BR, USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 00:00:36 (EST)

Hey Mike. Went back and looked again. There's nothing wrong with it. I think my brain is just dead. I'll send you a couple of things by e-mail. Had a great time last night, hope to see ya'll soon. WOOF!
RC
USA - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 13:05:08 (EST)

painted saloon women, piano music, rye whiskey like a crystal ball telling of pain and wasted days asleep in rooms at the end of creaking stairs./ if she would turn over now finally we could know what she looks like/ how lonely, how high the tiny plinks of piano music were as we walked those lonely stairs/ and did we think we would awake with anything/ we'll paint that picture on some stormy night in another universe, where wait's raspy voice sooths pain and we are held up with fellow travelers, telling stories./
bandini
USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 18:15:22 (EST)

Well, Well, Well, What's up this is the one and only Trell. I'm sorry I haven't kept in touch I've been really caught up in school work.I hope to see you all real soon, by the way what's up Ray are you doing any PLAYS? love peace and hair grease see ya!
(TRELL) <nottheone_1@hotmail.com>
zachary, la USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 02:45:18 (EST)

Well, Well, Well, What's up this is the one and only trell. I'm sorry I haven't kept in touch I've been really caught up in school work.I hope to see you all real soon, by the way what's up Ray are you doing any PLAYS? love peace and hair grease see ya!
(TRELL) <nottheone_1@hotmail.com>
zachary, la USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 02:44:52 (EST)

Joy, thanks for the nice words re: the web site....Nazmiya, there's nothing I'd like more than pics of belly dancers! Hope to see everyone at the poetry slam tonight....
M i k e <melancon@moonlark.org>
b a t o n r o u g e, l a Republic of West Florida - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 16:32:15 (EST)

the real power rests with those who count the vote NOT with those who cast the votes - Joesph Stallin
bandini
USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 12:39:36 (EST)

Nicely done, Mike. The redecorating (or is it a complete renovation?) of the web site is smashing. I just wonder why there are no belly dancer images on the Pericles page? hmmmm????
Nazmiya <nazmiya@medarouge.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 17:22:45 (EST)

The page looks beautiful, Mike.
Joy Ponder <freddierose@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 09:36:08 (EST)

last wednesday night . . ./ mona walks into m's fresh from the crossroads and dancing under the moon, doing the mumbling jitters and screaming spoken word that melted the noname poet.
noname poet
USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 09:28:46 (EST)

god sits in a booth by the window, entwined with him, a secret angel, her head resting on his shoulders./ no one has seen her completely, she is partially ungulfed in shadows, a glimpse of milky breast, a flash of thigh from a slit in her robe./ when she kisses god, it signals the beginning of heaven's night.
bandini
USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 08:07:09 (EST)

bandini rules! Hey, all, I put up pictures from the production of "Pericles" this past spring. It's on the Moonlark Sampler http://www.moonlark.org/moonlark-sampler.html I also put some verbage about the play. A few of the thumbnails are still a little sloppy, and a couple of the links are ass-backward, but I'll have that fixed tonight. Peace out! Go see Xero's poetry slam at the Garage tonight. (address on our home page) - Mike
mike m <melancon@moonlark.org>
baton rouge, LA USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 18:10:05 (EST)

ghosts of milky breast leak dust from their nipples/scatter into space and become a sprinkle of stars/ footprints on mountain paths through frosty regions on the moon/she is a thousand names, god is one of them/ collapsing stars were her beginning/the lonely sky called her into being/ simply to be a dot in the distant sunset
bandini
USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 08:12:29 (EST)

she is the music from distant trees that hides in invisible meadows like too much wine to be contained, dances in the sky, purple wine splashing, frozen in time with laughter and tears she grabs at the wind
bandini
USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 06:30:33 (EST)

If anyone is auditioning for Colette's show, "Dearly Departed", please note that I put the WRONG TIME for Sunday's audition! The audition SUNDAY is at 4PM (not 7), and the audition MONDAY is at 7PM. Bad Mike! Bad Mike!
Mike M (aka moronicus maximus) <melancon@moonlark.org>
baton rouge, USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 23:49:47 (EST)

imploding
Dahc Notsknab
USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 20:12:45 (EST)

A little known fact...Andrew Lloyd Webber's original title for his religious musical was "Naked Poet, Superstar." The Naked Poet may roll into town for the slam to find out if it's true that the World's Most Eligible Non-Kennedy Batchelor, Ray Sibley, has tied the knot? Why is the Naked Poet always the last to know? How about a little wedding haiku... Lovely blushing bride / But Ray is no spring chicken / Hope they have kids soon
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 23:16:03 (EST)

Congratulations to Johnette on being cast in Jesus Christ Superstar and break a leg opening night! (Nov. 3 - Nov. 9)
Joy Ponder <freddierose@hotmail.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 16:16:28 (EST)

I love it!! Shine on...
Crazy Diamond <madcaplaughs46@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 17:23:29 (EST)

Great job Mike! I love the aditions. Keep them coming and shine on.
Crazy Diamond <madcaplaughs46@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 17:07:44 (EST)

PICTURES...I've started to put pictures online. The first set is from "All in the Timing". The next sets will be more pictures from the Slam at M's, and some from the Providence Nat'l Slam. In the wings, we've piles of images from Pericles, Winters Tale, The Hypochondriac, and so on......The pics are in a section called "The Moonlark Sampler" (okay, so it's a working title). Go to the home page and follow the link. Hope you enjoy. - MM
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
baton rouge, la USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 13:00:51 (EST)

the pics from All in the Timing are in my living room, sorted and ready to scan in. Unfortunately, I cratered my PC (blew a motherboard) and am waiting on a part to ship in from Taipei. I'm probably going to borrow a scanner and get them online over the weekend. Don't forget about the poetry stuff that runs from tonight through Sunday. Thursday - Poetry Circus @ Spanish Moon; Friday - Xero's Poetry Slam @ the Garage; Sunday - Robert Menuet and Katheryn Fortenberry's reading at the BR Gallery.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
baton rouge, la USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 18:09:48 (EDT)

Where are the pics from "All In The Timing"? I'd love to see some.
RM
BR, LA USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 18:38:47 (EDT)

hey hey hey, here I go now, here I go onto the day! The Almighty Scottsdale shall rise above and devour this pour and flithy town!! I mean... hey guys it has been a while since I have been to a slam and well truth is... I lost some inspiration so I never came back and also M's was having those National Slams soo I never came to those and ya'll started them back up but my grades went down and I have no money b/c I'm poet and I have no job! So what's up guys and girls of M's? Been chillin' like Bob Dylan with a gold fillin'? I talk to you all on the 25th!! Peace, Love, and Scottsdale David Cameron Abbott
David Cameron Abbott <dcamerona@home.com>
BR, LA Russia - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 14:29:23 (EDT)

Now the past heat raises us to question some unseen fate that until this moment of Time's seemed somehow unimportant. You sit there in bemused wonderment of your charms and your acquisitions, your spirit and your force...our gentle union now no more than a pale expression you once imagined. And me, I sit in the fading hues of an overestimated passion that moved me to you, my only wonderment that I ever unleashed it on one who was dead.
GrassLabyrinth <paintboxmachine@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 14:21:04 (EDT)

wake until yesterday, looking for the forgotten shade, for truth we are nothing, until at last we finally fade away
Cole <cgill985@email.com>
BR, La USA - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 06:16:20 (EDT)

New Poem From Old Stuff//Truth is a tapered will./ Muted breath is a frail tragedy/ like death is a wound that heals./ Proof and mathematics are thought's/ high-spirited ghosts like waves molding sand./ Rage with immortal fire at simple lives/ unaware of simplicity. Leap for decadence/ tempered with palpable divinity/ and stand there.
Ray
USA - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 10:05:28 (EDT)

"The Naked Poet" is an anagram for "He poked a tent". Is that a clue?
Roscoe
Spanish Town, LA USA - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 15:22:41 (EDT)

A project for mix master Ray & all who wish to partake: just arrange the random phrases and make them speak---- perished simplicity/ the existential bird/ my own paradox/ a journeyed journeyman/ gentle fortune/ the waxing of some forgotten yesterday/ an hourly decline/ unseen disposition/ haunting joy/ a strained word/ elegant whisper....
GrassLabyrinth Productions <paintboxmachine@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 15:32:41 (EDT)

A project for mix master Ray & all who wish to partake: just arrange the random phrases and make them speak perished simplicity/ the existential bird/ my own paradox/ a journeyed journeyman/ gentle fortune/ the waxing of some forgotten yesterday/ an hourly decline/ unseen disposition/ haunting joy/ a strained word/ elegant whisper....
GrassLabyrinth Productions <paintboxmachine@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 15:32:12 (EDT)

Query: where is the cast of All in the Timing now?
A.P.P. <none yet>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 15:07:55 (EDT)

The Naked Poet is frightened of mathmatics. The Naked Poet likes decadent leaping, though.
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 12:26:28 (EDT)

New Poem From Old Stuff Truth is a tapered will. Muted breath is a frail tragedy like death is a wound that heals. Proof and mathematics are thought's high-spirited ghosts like waves molding sand. Rage with immortal fire at simple lives unaware of simplicity. Leap for decadence tempered with palpable divinity and stand there.
Ray <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
BR, LA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 01:36:27 (EDT)

All surface, no substance, signifying everything. 'The Dressed Poet'
Megan Melancon <mmelan2@lsu.edu>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 21:45:33 (EDT)

There is no proof or mathematics. There is no truth, only tapered wills and the muted breaths that become merely our own frail tragedies. There is no immediate death, but only the wounded acre. There is only thought, only those high-spirited ghosts pushing the sands beyond the sea. There is no raging immortality or palpable divinity. Just simple little lives so very unaware of their simplicity. There is no fire, only a Fury of empty passivity in a leap for decadence. In that, we simply stand.
GrassLabyrinth Productions <paintboxmachine@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 12:42:39 (EDT)

RC - when I talked to Mona last Thursday @ SpanishMoon, she said the gig at Culture was alive and well. Maybe something came up. TO EVERYONE - Hope to see all of you tomorrow night at M's Fine and Mellow for the third open poetry slam. More details on the home page, but the slam starts at 7:00.
Mike <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 18:53:14 (EDT)

Hey! What happened to the Monday night poetry gig at Club Cultures?
R. C. Sanders
USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 09:22:23 (EDT)

Hey, all. The web page is about to be modified radically, so keep an eye out. Hope to see everyone at the Poetry Slam next Wednesday (10/4). Viva NP! Viva Mad Ape boy!
Mike M. <melancon@moonlark.org>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 11:22:07 (EDT)

...of silage and sinful sex...
third kind encounter
zork, a galaxy far away - Friday, September 22, 2000 at 14:37:57 (EDT)

...of silage and sinful sex...
third kind encounter
zork, a galaxy far away USA - Friday, September 22, 2000 at 14:37:37 (EDT)

I'm looking forward to the slam tonight. Clara Connell is back in town and she is gonna do the sacrificial goat poem. She has agreed to do another performance of "Skeeter," one of the poems she took to the National Slam Championship last year as a member of the Louisiana Team. See you there at 7; it should be a hoot tonight. peace/love, Ray
Ray <rlsibley@bellsouth.net>
br, la USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 12:49:42 (EDT)

Greetings from the Naked Poet. Naked Poet will be in town this week for 1) the Poetry Slam at M's Wednesday and 2) the Poetry Circus at Spanish Moon on Thursday. The Naked Poet is at a period of low artistic ebb and desparately needs some inspiration. Living in Bunkie the Naked Poet is often forced to write about grain silos and Weed-n-Feed. Let me tell you, my city-dwelling sisters and brothers, the Naked Poet is really tired of Weed-n-Feed. If it weren't for the sheep, the Naked Poet would go plumb silly, but that's another story...
The Naked Poet
Bunkie, LA USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 01:34:28 (EDT)

Hey guys! Good luck with the slam tomorrow night! I know you'll ROCK as always! BTW, Great job at Nationals! See you guys soon (well, as soon as things slow down for me, if they do)! Love, Jeremy
Jeremy <jeremygarland@home.com>
Baton Rouge, LA U.S. - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 16:52:05 (EDT)