The booming of the internet has created a stage for players great and small. Thanks to the ever advancing technology, individuals have never been so visible. Video hosting sites are a perfect platform for some poets whose works are best presented live.
Not to say that the traditional paper publishing is not necessary. Books are like music scores that need to be preserved for posterity. But what makes a score comes alive is the performance. Through the internet, poetry performance has risen from cafe and salon readings to having a global presence.
Dale Jensen, surreal Dadaist of the cut-up consciousness, was a guest at John Rhodes’ SF Poetry, Open Mike, TV show. Let him give you a bird’s eye view of the absurd and the mundane with equal potency. Surrender to his voice. Hold onto your seat and enjoy the ride.
