I sent Kristen Hersh an Instagram message. Haven't heard back so she's obviously turning my poem into a song right now. Imagine! Her words coming full circle.
I think Writer Pilgrim was planning a monthly challenge/get together.
OMG! Sorry I have to say it again how amazing is this! I am not sure why I am even mentioned on this amazing post you created. I have to say I feel like a little leaf thrown around by the wind reading this as I don't know if it is anger, or admiration and the throwing of things is disappointment and then the haunting dream? There's a love and admiration for the artist, the creative process and the music. But what throws me is the rawness of the personal declaration of being a top fan. Your poem is mirroring the letter you've written. Wow, wow, wow! I need to stop saying these things. Masterpiece, power and inspiration. It takes guts to write this personal piece. Thank you for sharing it! When is this dream happening and how often?
I need to expand my vocab... but you know OMG WOW are pretty much to the point. Thank you but again, this is all you, your work, your research, your creation out of something I wrote! Congrats and well done and am so damn proud of what you are doing and being here in the corner watching! :)))))
That is very special and beautifully written. This shoud definitely not be the last thing you share relating to this art form. Because you're really good at it! 😎
This was so good, Fotini! I was engaged from the first line and I felt myself wondering where you were going with the piece. A very fun and interesting tale indeed :)
I’m so glad I too a few minutes to nip over here before the day begins - your writing and poetry are a delight Fotini, thank you for sharing… dusty drawers are not the place for words!
hey there. Could you check your DM please. I was asked to do something for you. It will make sense when you read the DM. Sorry to be cryptic here, but is a public forum. All fine.
I am too shy to do such a thing :) I read The Red Hand Files, but I wouldn’t dare to send Mr Cave this, after all, I got nothing to ask. Or maybe I have too many questions for him :) Either way, thanks for the love!
I hear you on contacting him, he sounds accessible though, especially answering letters on Red Hand. These stars can seem God like sometimes, but they're people too. That said, I I hear you, it's not a need. I'm always linking things in my head.
There's a cover that an Irish singer does of his Ship Song, by Camille O'Sullivan. I'll paste the link below. She has an unusual style, natural, performative, provocative live maybe... see what you think
Beautiful! Love it! ❤️☺️
Thanks, Rosa! 🙏
Whether it's prose or poetry Fotini, your words always sing a catchy tune that stays with me after each reading.
Now that's some compliment! Thank you, Daniel, it means the world to me 🙏
I loved this Fotini! So would/will Nick is you send it or he reads it via Substack🙌🏻
I don't know where to send this... I just felt I had to let it out to the world!
Maybe he lurks around substack looking for inspiration, you never know.
:)
Letter and poem are wow, Mr Cave will love both. I'm missing our daily mash up of tunes and words, this was a nice reminder.
Thanks, Treasa, although I doubt Mr Cave will ever read those...
We should come up with a new challenge, something to get us back together :)
I sent Kristen Hersh an Instagram message. Haven't heard back so she's obviously turning my poem into a song right now. Imagine! Her words coming full circle.
I think Writer Pilgrim was planning a monthly challenge/get together.
She might just do that, you never know.
And we are going to get together again one way or another!
Most definitely, I can never say no to a challenge :)
OMG! Sorry I have to say it again how amazing is this! I am not sure why I am even mentioned on this amazing post you created. I have to say I feel like a little leaf thrown around by the wind reading this as I don't know if it is anger, or admiration and the throwing of things is disappointment and then the haunting dream? There's a love and admiration for the artist, the creative process and the music. But what throws me is the rawness of the personal declaration of being a top fan. Your poem is mirroring the letter you've written. Wow, wow, wow! I need to stop saying these things. Masterpiece, power and inspiration. It takes guts to write this personal piece. Thank you for sharing it! When is this dream happening and how often?
If it weren't for you dear, we wouldn't be here today talking about this letter :)
Thank you very much for the support and the lots of wows, these just made my day! 🖤
I need to expand my vocab... but you know OMG WOW are pretty much to the point. Thank you but again, this is all you, your work, your research, your creation out of something I wrote! Congrats and well done and am so damn proud of what you are doing and being here in the corner watching! :)))))
Let's stick with these words for now, I like the sound of them :)
THANK YOU, Pilgrim!
Good stuff, Fotini! A wonderful read, because beautifully written and Cave is one of my favourite artists too.
Thank you, man of aran, I appreciate your good words!!!
Thanks for the restack as well!
That is very special and beautifully written. This shoud definitely not be the last thing you share relating to this art form. Because you're really good at it! 😎
Thanks Chris, I really appreciate the compliment!!!
Wonderful, Fotini. I am so happy you’re not hiding your work in a dusty drawer but sharing it with the world. Thank you for being here.
Thank you for sticking around, Paul. It means a lot!
And I'm grateful for the restack :)
My pleasure!
Thank you for the mention! It was an amazing month, and your letter puts an exclamation point on the enjoyment!
This was so good, Fotini! I was engaged from the first line and I felt myself wondering where you were going with the piece. A very fun and interesting tale indeed :)
Thank you very much, Michael 🙏
I’m so glad I too a few minutes to nip over here before the day begins - your writing and poetry are a delight Fotini, thank you for sharing… dusty drawers are not the place for words!
Thank you very much, Susie 🙏 Your words made my day :)
hey there. Could you check your DM please. I was asked to do something for you. It will make sense when you read the DM. Sorry to be cryptic here, but is a public forum. All fine.
I just send you a message!
For some reason I'm only reading this epic post now. Brilliant Fotini. I love that line, from 'are you the one that I've been waiting for?*
I'm on his mailing list which I'll share here, he replies to letters on it. You should share it with him.
The Red Hand Files https://www.theredhandfiles.com/
https://open.spotify.com/track/72PJ6v4W5lBN55jtdqCubo?si=8vy9fs4dSN66KschwTfgeg
I am too shy to do such a thing :) I read The Red Hand Files, but I wouldn’t dare to send Mr Cave this, after all, I got nothing to ask. Or maybe I have too many questions for him :) Either way, thanks for the love!
Coincidental read yesterday...
https://substack.com/@duanetoops/note/c-65281655?r=46rss
I read it yesterday after you mentioned The Red Hand Files. 🖤
I hear you on contacting him, he sounds accessible though, especially answering letters on Red Hand. These stars can seem God like sometimes, but they're people too. That said, I I hear you, it's not a need. I'm always linking things in my head.
There's a cover that an Irish singer does of his Ship Song, by Camille O'Sullivan. I'll paste the link below. She has an unusual style, natural, performative, provocative live maybe... see what you think
https://youtu.be/yV9hgNwbW30?si=OJUItcTW8oYW1B_c