Poetic Release Review –
Impact 27/05/2012
Impact,
the sophomore show of Poetic Release lived up to its
promise by delivering an impactful night of spectacular performances. Founded
by the wonderfully talented Lena Norman an aspiring writer and poet, and hosted
by the ever-exuberant Aj Taylor, the show has shown tremendous growth since its
debut back in February. In case you missed it – and shame on you if you did –
here’s a quick recap of the night’s standout acts:
Denis
Playfully
dubbed the “resident poet” of Poetic Release, Denis delivered a
set of profound pieces about his relationship with God. It was the perfect opening for the show,
setting the tone for what would be a night of deeply personal poetry with a
heavy spiritual influence.
Rebecca
Rebecca
performed two poems one of which was a deeply moving piece about the late
Shakilus Townsend, the victim of the infamous honeytrap murder in 2008. She
recounted his last words of “mum” and speculated upon why this was. It had a
thought-provoking message, examining how an absence of a father figure can lead
to a pursuit of the ultimate Father.
Open Mike
By
far one of the most memorable and captivating performers of the night, Mike gave
a personal testimonial piece about intimacy and his relationship with God. He
sauntered casually on stage, possessing an unassuming presence which made the
profoundness of his poem a pleasant surprise. Peppered with humour and
anecdotal insight, Mike’s poem was a refreshingly candid and relatable account about
his struggle with his desire for intimacy. Outstanding.
Mamilen (Lena Norman)
The
mother of the show, Mamilen, took to the stage to preform two new pieces, The
Substitute, a poignant tale about unrequited love, and Turn to Me, an
inspirational piece about the difficulty of rejecting your old life and turning
to God. They were both deeply personal pieces which tackled issues that relate
to many modern Christians today.
Kat Deal
Kat’s
bubbliness and warmth made her instantly likeable when she graced the Poetic
Release stage. But it was the poignancy of her poem that held the
stunned audience’s attention. Kat delivered a thought-provoking piece about her
disability. Kat received a well-deserved standing ovation and rapturous
applause. Original, stirring and inspirational; an unforgettable act.
Karmie Karmz
Closing
the show was the dynamic Karmie Karmz who enchanted the audience with three of
her poems. Karmie quickly endeared herself to the audience with her down-to-earth
persona and the realness of her words. Her sassiness, humour and rhythmic flow made
for captivating listening.
Karmie
provided a memorable and satisfying end to a brilliant show.
Other
acts of the night included spoken word performer Leticia, poet Alfred, singer
Anderson, poet Azairah, poet Ian and singer Michelle who dazzled the audience with
her stunning vocals.
Overall
Poetic
Release’s second show was a resounding success showcasing an eclectic
mix of creative and talented individuals.
If this show is anything to go by, undoubtedly the next Poetic
Release show will be even bigger and better and the group will keep
going from strength to strength.
By Junette Norman
Journalist
