I'll tell you a tale from a place Higo:
In this place is a man that you may know;
With a friendly smile he will bid you, “sit”
And patiently wait for you to shut it.
Welcoming all to a thing that he does
(That I'll leave out as it's not about us)
With such a charismatic energy
That he seems like lightning effigy.
I hope he knows how appreciated
He is for this thing that he created
As without it, I know, for some here
We would have nothing at all, I fear.
He's a handsome man, of a slender grace
With a warming smile and a pleasant face
And because I'm straight I hope he don't mind
My gushing with compliments of this kind.
So here's to Jim and how much he's adored
(Just don't ask about that Sky Arts Award)!
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Poem dedicated to Jim Higo for his kindness and support.
Poem written for Away With Words Spoken Word Open Mic 13th Birthday Party