POEM - Mic Drop

Thank you for the applause

You really are too kind

It has really been a group effort

As you’ve allowed me

For the last 365 days

To borrow and steal

Some of our best moments

And saddest times

Your exploitation

And generosity

All in the name of art

Please feel happy

If you made it in

Don’t be offended

If you haven’t yet

As I’ve said before

And I will mention again

I am not hanging up my typing gloves

I am just giving my fist a rest

Having held this microphone

Tightly and passionately

Through the whole performance

Today I hold my arm out straight

Stare you straight in the eyes

Relax my grip

And turn away

Already in full stride

To the next idea

Before the cacophony erupts