FIVE HOURS IN THE DARK - Spoken Word by David Randall Curtis

[dbeefy]

Thanks! Five hours, you should be on the academy award committee! And in the interest of full disclosure, I am a bit of a fan of Ms Jane Hamilton ! aka Veronica Hart. Nice one, I get it.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

@dbeefy Actually, it was Jane that got me writing poetry. Or I should say really encouraged me when I started. I used to mail her every new one as soon as I'd finish. She gave me a bunch of photos that I used for the front and back cover (and one for the illustration of this poem) for my chapbook "5 Hours in the Dark" -- Janey is probably the nicest person I've ever met. Peace out and thanks for the comment.

[billymisfits]

you're one cool cat mr. curtis

[Proshka]

coolioooooo...

[kel2corkey]

All ways an inspiration man.

Cool effect by the way.

[HenryWinehard]

Have another Xanax mate!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

HenryWinehard:  Only if you're buying mate! :p

[HenryWinehard]

I've got access to a full card of them ;-) They come in handy after a long meth binge ;-S

[leelee2ed]

I wouldn't tell you

what r words 4

i know you know

[happy2oblige]

Lovely poem. Why five I wonder. Or have I missed something?

[healthyaddixion]

as i have lived a sheltered life, i can only assume you are listing x rated films here?

you had me at "a blue audrey hepburn."

i really need to spend more time with your work...

[DavidRandallCurtis]

healthy: thanks for the comment. Actually, anytime I look directly into the camera is when I'm saying the titles of Veronica's films... x film titles are so surreal... I actually tried to be in a porn once--but it wound up being a short subject! :p (RIMSHOT!)

[healthyaddixion]

HA!

[xxxild]

Yeh, this one is either too deep for me or I need to do some research. :) But it sounds like fascinating research lest I get a computer virus in the process.

[13thDimension]

yes

[Lycan7lover]

this is weird to watch when your under a sugar hight

[Poemsapennyeach]

Interesting.

[HalooftheMuse]

Brilliant, my man... even when i consider that i would have been outdistanced by 4and 1/2 hours!! 5*****

[elviradark6]

this is what happens when you dont pay your electric bill David.....

cool effects reminded me of 1984

[ASAngelo]

I just been listening to Dashpoet. Such quintessentialy dry brilliant simplification and abstracted sentiment. I then pop over here. I can't imagine I could have wondered into a more contrasting thicket of expression.

You are lovely twisted genius DRC. Incredibly perceptive. Entirely hip.

5*s

A.S.Angelo

[maninwhitedress]

nicely done.

[twohawksfucking]

I liked this, David. Maybe because it made me smile at the memory of old adult-film theaters... and their marquees.

Thanks.

Roy

[nukecat]

awesome material as always, mr. curtis. another nova in the sky for you

[sharbohemia]

Very hypnotic poetry - Dave.

Cool.

You're looking quite spiffy, too....

very sharp!

Nice.

hmm.

Best, ~Sharon :)

[dashpoet]

New software to go with your hardcore poetry David? Good to catch up with you. Cheers!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

dash: actually, no new software. Just had my camera jack into the tv behind me so if was showing what was being filmed in real time--and creating that effect. I still have no clue how to edit. Thanks for the comment.:P

[dashpoet]

Sounds simple enough, certainly very effective. Excellent video.

[marycigarettes]

that's just magic ! your spellbound...and so am i.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Mr. Cigarettes:  I love you Mary.

[rozeboosje]

:-)

[RichardRoy2]

Love that you keep experimenting. Always fascinating to see what imaginative approach you will take next. All you poets are so singularly individual and present a chorus of approaches to life. Brilliant.

[WetlandsRemediation]

Careful, such listings cross from Poetry into Belle Lettres.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Sir! Thank you for the comment! Sir!

[MsWriteNow]

5* - I like this...the f/x, your voice (did you do something with your audio?)

[IGrazor]

Very cleverly done - really liked this one.

Also, my Blockbuster rental list... ;)

[AngloBaptist]

Very cool...

[VisionGhostPoet]

U'll have to excuse my ignorance David as I've never seen a poem done like this before, Rowan says its "Intertextuality" and I have to admit thats a new one for me, so yea as an avid learner Im glad you did this! On that basis I like it even though at first i wasnt sure what to make of it! :)

[Kabuki0009]

Damn fine I must say *****stars; ) + faved

[jussts]

Love the infinitely recursive effect... very Dr. Who.

[VisionGhostPoet]

Glad u said that, yes "Dr Who" I was at odds to find a description and fits the bill perfectly :)

[StarryRendezvous]

Whoah those are some warped effects! cool!

[windcu]

masterfully executed!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

windcu: thanks man... if you ever want to do it... my channel is your channel... you know what I'm talking about ;)

[RowanFortuneWood]

Brilliant use of intertextuality. Excellent reading and poem. 5* and favourite.

[BigPrairieDude]

I particularly love your "women in love, little girls lost"....You are a master "raccounteur". The ordinary becomes extraordinary. You could probably make a great narrative just by reading the list of ingredients from a campbell soup can! 5*+

[samdougken]

WOahhhhhwooooafijewaiufawejfk

[InsatiableBlonde]

added to the Poet's Corner list, and faved, how are you David?

[beautiful0loser]

Hey there. I haven't been on YT to watch any vids in ages, only been on to catch up with friends......wow! I've missed watching your spoken word. This vid was GOOD stuff.....the cool effects and the sultry and mesmerizing look into that realm made this a def 5 star vid.

as always, thanks for sharing :)

~ Amy

[InsatiableBlonde]

hey you:)

[WhyDidYouGoAndDoThat]

FIVE hours in the dark???

[DavidRandallCurtis]

WhyDidYouGoBeSuchABrat: Okay... if I was really being honest, it would be, "5 seconds in the dark" -- but you know what fibbers we poets are :p

[artworkslive]

DRC times infinity! i'm gonna put this one in my pocket and save it for a rainy day......

[DavidRandallCurtis]

artworksalive: I'd rather you put me in your pocket but that is a nice thing to say anyway... :p --- peace!

[mindovermatter2009]

what a beautiful tribute. I hope you didn't forget anyone~ lol..this is legendary..It was modern yet vintage =<3-( :

5*~Fav..

Master at work..missed ya!

M.o.M~

Thanks for letting me find you on "myspace" too David.!

[tinySpectacle]

Excellent poem; and I love the video.

Clearly this poem took a lot of hard research. I appreciate the dedication to craft. :) 5 everything.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

tinySpectacle: Actually, I want to do another poem like this and I need a "research assistant" -- I don't suppose you are looking for any extra work... ? :p

[tinySpectacle]

You can't afford me.

[santiagodevill]

you'r 88 video and FINNALY, you'r first poem!

that was like waiting for chinese democrasy to come out lol.

only this one didnt diss-apoint

love the blue card bourd cut out effect, call's for a spesial ocation lol. 5*/faved

[AgainstSquareLiving]

Woooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Largo64]

Just bragging! You can say, with a wicked smile, "Been there, done that!" I hate you! ;^)

[PlayboyHerbie]

Filmography? A poem about porn movies, but (HA!) with a purpose... What purpose, I don't know, but (HA! again) probably some sort of way to get your end wet...

Or something.

[ozjthomas]

You're amazing. Pandora is beautiful.

[Nigelcf]

Mesmerising! :-}

[janeczka]

This is freaking the hell out of me!!!

[mindovermatter2009]

thats funny!! you are so cute...i hope the girls he forgot dont come back to haunt him..LoL

giggle wink~

( ;

[AuroraKismet]

I like it so much I'm going to plagiarise you.

[windham666]

join the club!

[Sizzletube]

david 5 hours in the dark one you 5 *****

love is all

trevor sizzle

[DavidRandallCurtis]

sizzle: thanks very much -- love is all-- yer right :)