The clouds gathered as we did, and the rain finished when we did. In between was some of the most uplifting poetry you could ever wish to hear. Below, as promised, my instant Twitter reactions to what I was hearing. You can also see more images from the walk here, and a video of one of the performances here.
And as you'll be hearing a lot more of these guys in the future, get a headstart:
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And we're done as the rain stops. Wonderful experience 04:46 PM April 12, 2008
Amazing wonderful talent on display 04:45 PM April 12, 2008
One line of verse can become the infinite 04:39 PM April 12, 2008
Writers have to live in the moment 04:38 PM April 12, 2008
This places demands netwot as an audience. You cant hide 04:31 PM April 12, 2008
You can find next door, right here in london 04:26 PM April 12, 2008
Like a box of pencils waiting to chorus words. Genius 04:23 PM April 12, 2008
The rain is now coming down on the lonely city 04:21 PM April 12, 2008
Actually, urban culture is now global culture too 04:16 PM April 12, 2008
Rapping by a puddle above the bfi. Urban culture 04:14 PM April 12, 2008
Poetry through a loudhailer on a national balcony 04:05 PM April 12, 2008
About to start the walk. Bit cold and damp! 03:59 PM April 12, 2008
just watched the video. That's wonderful.
Posted by: John Simmons | 14 April 2008 at 09:06
Thanks for the video, Rishi. What a performance. Wonderful.
Posted by: Tim | 14 April 2008 at 13:38