Thou Dost Protest Too Much -09/03/2012

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the mike stand just keeps drooping

no matter what the singer does

he tries tightening screws

making gentle adjustments

trying other positions

though no matter what
that stands just droops

languid

third time awkward
he makes a face

then starts giggling

the band giggles

the crowd laughs

my friends laugh
I almost start 

but instead find myself saying:

"hey!

that ain't funny man

'cause y'know-

there's alotta folks in here

and that's a lot of pressure to perform

and sometimes mike stands

just can't stay up

and the more pressure you apply

the worse it goes

and that's just how it is

and there's nothing wrong with that mike stand

and give this poor piece of equipment a break

and..."

...and what, what are you all looking at?"

it's hot in here

crowded

sweaty

and all a sudden

way too quiet

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-Peace

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