Lyric poetry titled ‘my life as a chef’jingles poetry rally.
Hi, this is my entry for jingles poetry rally.
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Here is the video performance of the following poem
(Words written below)
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My life as a chef.
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If you tap me on the shoulder, smile and ask me if i’m ok.
Please don’t be offended when i snap and say GO AWAY.
I’m a chef who slaves away all day in the searing heat.
No time for you to ask “I’m hungry, what can i eat?”.
Under stress and torment of wishing i wasn’t there.
I question, why does life have to be so unfair?
My logic does not exist within these troubled seas.
Give me a way out of this life, i beg you please.
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A beautiful dish, presented with my custom flair.
Who are we kidding here my friends?
I can’t summon the inspiration that is no longer there.
Do i want to go brain dead and flow down the river of mediocrity?
Do i want to end up tell my students off, backed up by nothing but hypocrisy?
Do i want to exist as a monster inside my unfulfilled body?
Or do i want to shine and fulfill my true born destiny?
I think we all know the answer to that one, don’t we?
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You can view more of my poems on my playlist
Posted by Shelby Blount on June 1, 2010 at 1:06 am
artswebshow.com’s done it again! Amazing writing!
Posted by Artswebshow on June 1, 2010 at 11:40 am
wow. thankyou very much
Posted by Scott Campbell on May 30, 2010 at 6:14 am
If only more than 88 people would read this.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 30, 2010 at 9:45 am
I’m confused, how would you know how many people read this or is it just a rhetorical phrase?
thankyou though
Posted by opoetoo on May 21, 2010 at 12:37 pm
There is this problem of food and shelter.
It must be dealt with.
There is this need to create.
It must be dealt with.
best wishes
Posted by Artswebshow on May 21, 2010 at 4:44 pm
so true. lol.
Thanks
Posted by shakira on May 21, 2010 at 7:03 am
When I read this , I feel my own husband’s frustration as a chef….
thank you so much for this poem so that I can relate better…
hugs
shakira
Posted by Artswebshow on May 21, 2010 at 8:00 am
thankyou shakira.
Common dialect for the cheffing world is “stresshead”.
lol.
Posted by Michele Spector on May 21, 2010 at 3:02 am
It’s tough being an artist and working all day. It can drain the inspiration right out. Keep up your blog and spirits! Nicely done!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 21, 2010 at 7:53 am
thankyou michele
Posted by Jannie Funster on May 21, 2010 at 12:52 am
That is an AWESOME honest poem! I have always thought chefs work ‘way ‘way too hard, and are underappreciated for their slaving away.
Hope the chef gets a nice vacation and comes back renewed and ready to find joy in his pots and pans.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 21, 2010 at 2:08 am
thankyou jannie.
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Cheffie has no intention of ever coming back to pots and pans once he’s broke free. lol
I admit it, i 100 percent regret ever choosing this as a career.
It’s like prison.
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lol, such a cheerful response
Posted by Jingle on May 20, 2010 at 8:26 pm
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/poetry-blog-community-award-from-adam/
another poetry award 4 u.
have a beautiful day!
I appreciate your uplifting comments and handsome spirits.
cheers!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 11:13 pm
thankyou
Posted by brian on May 20, 2010 at 7:42 pm
dude, that rocked. wicked cool you are trying all these forms…
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Thankyou so much brian
Posted by Doraz on May 20, 2010 at 7:36 pm
You are an amazing man who a lots of love and passion for this life. You have to stay focused on your talents, and you will continue to fly.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 11:12 pm
wow, thankyou
Posted by mairmusic on May 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm
When one is an artist there is no choice. But we all need a day job. Your frustration and sense of humor shine through this– nicely done!
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 5:01 pm
We di indeed.
maybe i will get lucky
Posted by trisha on May 20, 2010 at 1:40 pm
this is so cute, funny and intelligent richard. loved it. your talent is awesome. so many versatile sides handled with so much perfection. bravo!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm
thankyou.
Very kind of you
Posted by shanellis on May 20, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Are we born to do the job we choose? You look like a master crafter of lovely puddings! I know I work in sales because I couldn’t actually decide what I wanted to do. I’m not going to be stuck here for the rest of my life. THAT’s for sure! Brilliant post! Good luck with the form writing, should be fun!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Thankyou
very interesting point.
I do actually believe i am born to creat though.
I’m lousy at everything else. lol
Posted by blissbait on May 20, 2010 at 6:48 am
I think You’re BRILLIANT, a JOY, and an INSPIRATION. Keep on keepin’on, my friend! And I will Most honouredly take my seat in Your roadshow when I’m back with a sort of regularity. Cocooning and had no idea You’d reserved a seat for me! THANK YOU!!!!! Big Hugs and Cheers and Namaste.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 9:04 am
lol. thankyou.
The seat is still reserved. ha ha.
Posted by moondustwriter on May 20, 2010 at 1:59 am
Being an artist I know this: Art isn’t something you do – it is something you are. Enjoy being you!!!!
I love your creative expressions both visually and through your poetry
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 2:07 am
thankyou.
I couldn’t agree more
Posted by suzicate on May 20, 2010 at 1:30 am
Thanks for a peak into your life…very honest and interesting. great style, good job. I enjoyed your inner dialogue in this.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 20, 2010 at 1:34 am
thankyou.
I was refreshing to get these feeling out into the open
Posted by dustus on May 19, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Applaud your honesty in the poem, K. Know that your show is also already very important to your fans
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 11:52 pm
thankyou adam.
I’m reserving celebrations until after the acid test though. lol
Posted by petemarshall1 on May 19, 2010 at 9:20 pm
where did you cook that one up from, or did you rustle it up from the back of your mind, maybe it was just stewing waiting to be written LOL great write cheers Pete
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 10:50 pm
This one has been waiting to be unleashed for a long time. lol
Posted by Kaoki Shiki on May 19, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Really nice poem.
So, there are still 4 to go?
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 10:50 pm
thankyou
Yes, but not neccesarily in that order. lol
Posted by lesliepaints on May 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The poem is the perfect truth of all you have been sharing these past months. I hope the process of preparing your art posts and walking your journey, so to speak, has brought you some pleasure in the “doing”. A chef who doesn’t wish to cook any longer is like “a fish out of water” as they say. I wish you the best, as you already know.
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm
thanks.
The self doubt is gone now.
One way or another i will move on.
I finally see some real potential to break into the art world.
The biggest proof is in the fact that i was able to get the domain name artswebshow.com
Posted by Rajlakshmi on May 19, 2010 at 4:06 pm
tough life of a chef… well described
this form is new to me… thanks for sharing…
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 4:22 pm
thankyou.
this forms appeals to me because it very loose about structure and things like that
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Posted by echostains on May 19, 2010 at 11:37 am
Great poem K and very poignant. I better not tap you on the shoulder….BUT if you read my next post, I hope you will part of this new project. If you do, I have a very special idea presentation for you! (hehe tha’ts all I’m saying….)
Your dream could indeed happen, – just keep plugging away, persistance WILL pay off! You just have to hold tight to the dream and it will become a reality – I know it!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 12:22 pm
thankyou.
Sounds intriguing.
If you post it after 4:30 though i wont see it until about 11.
Got to work. lol
Posted by echostains on May 19, 2010 at 12:27 pm
You’ll see tomorrow at 2 mins past midnight – all my posts are scheduled for that time. WORK arggggh horrid word, but unfortunately necessary to pay for the good times (that’s what me and my hubby say):)
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I will check it out tonight then.
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Lol, i try to live by that idea as much as possible
Posted by Jingle on May 19, 2010 at 11:14 am
I enjoyed your poem,
I value your long time and persistent Rally contribution and support.
have fun,
keep rocking the world with fabulous arts in food,
impressive arts in writing!
Cheers!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 12:21 pm
thankyou.
And i value you for accomodating me
Posted by Jingle on May 19, 2010 at 11:13 am
special profession,
very different way of perceiving life…
you have described how you feel about your life very successfully,
a job well done…
a dish beautifully cooked,
you are an excellent cook,
plus,
an exceptional poet!
Posted by Artswebshow on May 19, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Thankyou.
Lol, i hoped it wouldn’t be too negative.
It seems not