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irfanullashariff · 26 days
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Stormy Night
I can hear Thunder rolling In the moonless dark night Zigzag lightning Winds getting sarcastic Trees shaking Leaves flying out Saying goodbye to their trees And then gently settling down On the ground Chipmunks murmuring Time for tea Time for tea
I make sure All is safe And sound inside I pray for well-being Of everyone everywhere On this turbulent night
- Irfanulla Shariff
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irfanullashariff · 29 days
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Staging Poetry Mastery: Easy Tips for an Outstanding Performance
Shine on Stage: Proven Tips from a 30-Year Poetry Performance Veteran
Poetry, the art of expressing emotions through words, comes alive on stage. Performing poetry can be exciting and nerve-wracking, but you can shine brightly with the right tips. In this article, we will explore twenty effective and efficient strategies to help you deliver a memorable poetry performance.
1. Understand Your Poem: Delve into your poem’s depth, grasp its feelings and hidden meanings. When you truly understand its core, your expression becomes sincere and filled with genuine emotions, touching hearts profoundly. Embrace the essence of your words, and your delivery will resonate deeply, creating a powerful connection with your audience.
2. Practice Regularly: Practice your poem repeatedly. Rehearsals make words stick, freeing you to channel emotions and gestures in your performance. With familiarity, nervousness fades, letting your genuine feelings shine. Through practice, confidence grows, ensuring your words flow effortlessly, creating a captivating impact on your audience, and making your performance memorable and impactful.
3. Work on Voice Modulation: Experiment with your voice by changing tone, pitch, and volume. These variations bring life to your words, making them powerful and mesmerizing. Adjusting your voice adds depth and intensity to your message, ensuring your audience stays engaged and moved by the emotion in your performance.
4. Use Gestures and Body Language: Use expressive gestures to emphasize your words. Your body language amplifies your poem’s emotions, making it more engaging. Movements and facial expressions add depth, helping your audience connect deeply with the feelings you convey. Engage your listeners not just with words, but with the powerful language of your body, enhancing your poetic expression.
5. Eye Contact: Keep looking into your audience’s eyes. This connection makes your performance intimate and personal. When you gaze at them, they feel your words deeply. It’s like talking to a friend, creating a bond. Eye contact shows you care, making your message more heartfelt, and ensuring your words resonate long after your performance ends.
6. Control Your Nervousness: It’s okay to feel nervous; it’s natural. Take deep breaths, and imagine your audience responding positively. Visualize their smiles and encouragement. This helps calm your nerves. Remember, everyone starts somewhere, and your audience wants you to succeed. Believe in yourself, and those butterflies will flutter away, leaving confidence in their place.
7. Memorize Your Poem: Try to memorize your poem whenever you can. This way, you can move freely on stage, expressing yourself naturally. Without the restriction of reading, your performance becomes more engaging and authentic. When your words flow effortlessly from memory, your connection with the audience strengthens, leaving a lasting impact on everyone watching.
8. Be Aware of Your Pace: Be mindful of how fast you speak. Sometimes, slowing down during emotional parts emphasizes feelings, letting the audience absorb them fully. Speeding up during intense moments builds excitement and tension, creating a powerful impact. Mastering this pace control adds depth to your performance, making your poem more impactful and memorable for your listeners.
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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Beautiful Quote By Eckhart Tolle
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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They see me as a soft girl,
The one with joy in her eyes,
And they think to end up this happy,
Troubles must have been out of my sight,
But this is not true,
Because like everyone,
I have had my share of blues,
And the reason I now smile so bright,
Is because I have paid it's price;
I have known sadness,
Just like the rest of you,
But I choose to look past that;
I don't carry that burden on my back,
I left it just where I found it,
And that's what sets us apart.
I have grown with tears and pain,
While walking through the life's hurricane,
So, let them see me as they do,
As a soft girl with sparkle in her eyes,
Because there lives a warrior inside.
Saumya Thapliyal
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
 – Michael Jordan
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth."
― William W. Purkey
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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"It’s Monday … time to motivate and make dreams and goals happen. Let’s go!"
 – Heather Stillufsen
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain.
- Emily Dickinson
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irfanullashariff · 1 month
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Making Life Worthwhile
Every soul that touches yours – Be it the slightest contact – Get there from some good; Some little grace; one kindly thought; One aspiration yet unfelt; One bit of courage For the darkening sky; One gleam of faith To brave the thickening ills of life; One glimpse of brighter skies –
- George Eliot
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irfanullashariff · 2 months
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Snowflakes
Tiny shiny white Crystals tumble from the sky Icy diamonds from heaven Swirl around the trees In our backyard With love and affection
These trees Once filled with leaves Are fully perfected By the immeasurable Beauty of snowflakes
- Irfanulla Shariff
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irfanullashariff · 3 months
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Autumn Winds (Haiku) By Irfanulla Shariff
Autumn winds
Flying petals everywhere
Dark-eyed juncos nesting in
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irfanullashariff · 4 months
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Summer Willow Tree (Haiku) By Irfanulla Shariff
Summer willow tree
Tree tears dropping on the soil
Birds quenching their thirst
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irfanullashariff · 6 months
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In The Shade of a Tree - Short poem By Irfanulla Shariff
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irfanullashariff · 6 months
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"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future."
 – Deepak Chopra
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irfanullashariff · 6 months
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"Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?"
 –  Tony Robbins
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irfanullashariff · 7 months
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"With everything that has happened to you, you can feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose."
 –  Wayne Dyer
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irfanullashariff · 7 months
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Carefree
Today, I will Be carefree Will go to the park Nurture with Mother Nature And hug a tree The shade of the tree Will comfort me I will laugh, sing And dance As if nobody Is watching me I will meditate Be childlike And express My gratitude Toward’s Mother Nature That is what I am going to do To set my soul free
- Irfanulla Shariff
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