This is an excellent poem for choir work. The dynamics suit group speaking, and there are opportunities for solo voices within the framework. The excitement of winning a video game is well-expressed.
TIME ZONE FEVER by Michele Lourie
Swipe the card
Step up and grab
The control levers in a firm grip.
Press the button
Concentrate
An internal voice yells – let it rip!
We’ve come here today
In order to play
The game we consider the best.
It’s a game of real skill
If we win then the thrill
Will be greater than all of the rest.
Steady the footing
Swinging and swaying
Light-flashing circles on the console.
The vehicle takes off
Turbo boosted
To finish a winner the goal.
Immersed in excitement
We savour the moment
Our eyes, ears and brains are in thrall
Retaining the focus
So nothing can baulk us
We’re enjoying our backs to the wall.
Watch out the left side
Lower the frame
That bend is approaching so fast.
Slipping and sliding
Crazy riding
That’s at least ten opponents we’ve passed.
Our score keeps on rising
The technique amazing
Just a couple of frames to the end
We’re winning, we are winning –
Oh no, now we’re spinning
Out of control on that bend.
We walk away tired
And yet, still inspired
To conquer it next time,
WE WILL!
