Taylor Mali

performance and writing space can completely change the meaning of a text. For example, the sign "keep out" on a grouchy old neighbors pristine lawn just means he'll be pissed if you walk on his lawn. However that same sign "keep out" posted on a derelict fence outside a creepy abandoned farmhouse assumed to be haunted means if you go on that property you'll most likely be living a horror movie for the next 6 hours. The poem differs in its two recensions because on one hand this is a rant but it can also be performed for laughs. Spoken word can completely change the meaning of a text. For me, being an actor I can completely change tones on a certain line and change my character from a honest, sincere individual to a sarcastic jerk.