Slam This: NaPoMo
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time to get busy
heart’s a little dizzy
wild and free
let the poetry be
words come alive
full of jazz and jive
ideas as swords
fire in those words
could be disaster
but listen to the master
time to slam some poetry
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Not bad for a 1-minute writing exercise on the prompt and music in a poetry workshop last Saturday at our Fayetteville Public Library.
This poem was inspired by the writing prompt to let the music guide our words with the instrumental version of Handlebars by FloBots. I attended the poetry performance of Slam Master Ebony Stewart and was inspired to stay for her workshop. I sure am glad I did. There was fire in the room, helped by Ebony’s raw passion and honesty. I’m inspired to be more raw, passionate, and vulnerable in my writing and life. My aim is to read some of my poetry at open mic venues and explore the idea of performing slam poetry. Watch out world!
Ebony Stewart- Warning; this is raw, honest, full of fiery words, passion, and touchy topics. Welcome to Slam Poetry!
I’m a little late to the National Poetry Month party, and that’s OK. My new improved, aka not perfectionist self is happy to participate whenever and however. I love poetry and usually create two poems a week, including this month, but haven’t tagged them. I couldn’t find a hashtag from WordPress so I guess they’re not playing along with The Academy of America. Bummer.
Write on and let your creativity flourish!
I love your poem!
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Thanks Cynthia. Have you ever attended slam poetry? It pretty fun and edgy!
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No, but I like what you produced.
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some of it’s very captivating like a short play!
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This is fantastic!
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Thanks Susan. I’m in awe of people who can perform their poetry live and convey such raw power and emotion. 🙂
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Me too!!!! There is such fearlessness in that kind of live reading!
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love this brad! and that you are willing to push yourself to dig deeper for even more. we all have more within us. look forward to your live performances!
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Thanks Tania. It’s fun and scary to think of pushing the edge!
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i hear you!
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Very nice, Brad.
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Thanks Bojana. Ebony was amazing to see and hear live.
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I bet.
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You go, Brad!! Sounds like you are inspired…and that is a wonderful thing! I just love when we are on the fence about doing something and then we do it and we are so pleasantly surprised!!! 🙂
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Thanks Lorrie. I was definitely inspired in the moment, but we’ll see if it’s a flash or a lasting passion.
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Love your poetry Brad x Love Barbara
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Thank you Barbara. Hugs, Brad
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