Movement in Time ~ 30th April – 2nd May 2016 ~ Performance Emma
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Here is piece of writing, which came out of movement over a period of a year. I then translated it into a performance in Dublin and Coventry in 2012/2013. I have some recorded audio and images from the performances (images by Ciara McKeon and Christian Kipp, recording at ATRL studio in Dublin). They seem to really tie in with the theme this weekend. I'm happy for this to be shared/used by others over the weekend in whatever way is useful. It emerged around the time that I turned 30 when I felt time was running quickly and there was so much I hadn't done and I had to make choices about. I wonder if significant birthdays have that effect of making us reflect on time in that way...
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Speaks
Foot on floor Echoing sound Creating time where there’s nothing solid The counting out of time The order in my life The fear of getting nowhere Of losing out I stop and listen to my heavy breath And beating heart I stop |
She is walking in a forest She sees nobody She must keep going Must not stop She sees herself reflected in a drop of water Falling from the sky Into the earth She follows it to a hole A deep, deep hole She wants to disappear away from Running and racing Into the deep, deep black. |
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There is a moment
When I stop And wonder If there’s any need to move Ticking clock Time passes Lost years Loss of heart A 30 year old body shimmies Then shuts down Unsure |
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