The first spoken word poem I ever wrote was when I was 14 and I wrote it because I was accidentally signed… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
I'll quit eating meat when you get a cow out here to beat me at a poetry slam. Only so many words… — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
Before I was rapping, I did poetry. I went to a performing art school, and I won an award for the talent… — Doechii Copy Share Image
“For me the poem and the poetry open mic isn’t about competition and it never will be. Honestly? It's wrong. The open… — R.M. Engelhardt Copy Share Image
I have a band called M&O. We were working on our first album in 2011 or 2012. We were looking for people… — Jamila Woods Copy Share Image
If you've ever been to a poetry slam, you know that the highest scoring emotion is self-righteous indignation: how dare you judge… — Taylor Mali Copy Share Image
“Besides, it’s not a favor,” Simon added, “it’s a poetry slam around the block from your house. It’s not like I’m inviting… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
