Scratch & Dent Dreams--Slam Poetry

A poem performed at the 2005 National Poetry Slam Individual Semifinals by Eric Darby. For more info, check out: http://www.ericdarby.net

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• performance
• slam
• poetry
• spoken
• word
• NPS
• Eric
• Darby
• inspirational

[krystaldhooper]

Gotta say, I cried a little at the end.

[Daneecarryeon]

We all could use a little bit of tomorrow :D

[m011y8p]

I first watched this video over a year ago, and somehow wasn't able to find it again until today. Oh Eric Darby, you are definitely beautiful. Words like the peanut butter ice cream to my day.

[BuddyAcesPRESENTS]

wow!

[Drtomterrific]

Thanks for the positive energy. Slam doesn't have to all angst and futility.

[billisahomo123]

this was fucking amazing

[walnutshellwarrior]

@jonahharper I think you've articulated it! :D

[jonahharper]

@walnutshellwarrior It's almost as if he's saying you may not be able to tip them, because you're just as broke as these kids. But if you have the money to spare, tip them. It really focuses on the importance of "the little things". Pretend YOU'RE a child selling ice cream and someone tips you. That means something.

[walnutshellwarrior]

"Tip 'em if you can."

For some reason, that line resonates really well with me.

It embodies something near and dear to me, but I can't seem to articulate what it is.

I think this poem is a success because of this: it elicits a feeling, and a damned good one, at that.