Sometimes the only way I know how to work through something is by writing a poem. And sometimes I get to the… — Sarah Kay About Copy Share Image
Part of what I try to do in schools is take poetry off of a pedestal and make it a little more… — Sarah Kay Littles Copy Share Image
If I should have a daughter… I’m gonna paint the solar system on the backs of her hands so she has to… — Sarah Kay Children Copy Share Image
Some people read palms to tell your future, but I read hands to tell your past. Each scar makes a story worth… — Sarah Kay Factories Copy Share Image
Things that I have a hard time being able to fully grasp, sometimes writing the poem helps me work through it. Or… — Sarah Kay Able Copy Share Image
Spoken word teaches that if you have the ability to express yourself and the courage to present those stories and opinions, you… — Sarah Kay Ability Copy Share Image
Such a little thing really, a kiss... most people don't give it a moment's consideration. They kiss on meeting, they kiss on… — Sarah Kay Consideration Copy Share Image
I don't think I ever had a morning where I woke up and said I'm going to be a professional poet. I… — Sarah Kay Fortunate Copy Share Image
“I will wake up early with my heavy heartbeat. You will say. Can't we just sleep in, and I will say, No,… — Sarah Kay Heavy heart Copy Share Image
Fingers interlocked like a beautiful accordion of flesh or a zipper of prayer — Sarah Kay Accordions Copy Share Image
I often tell people to stop being afraid of writing bad poetry, or bad anything. I think that a lot of times,… — Sarah Kay Bad thing Copy Share Image
“Me - I was not born with enough fuel. My anger often melts into sadness, it will just disintegrate into shame or… — Sarah Kay Anger Copy Share Image
Artistry is important. Skill, hard work, rewriting, editing, and careful, careful craft: All of these are necessary. These are what separate the… — Sarah Kay Art Copy Share Image
“Remember that good things come in three's. And so do bad things. And always apologize when you've done something wrong. But don't… — Sarah Kay Bad thing Copy Share Image
No matter your wreckage. There will be someone to find you beautiful, despite the cruddy metal. Your ruin is not to be… — Sarah Kay Beautiful Copy Share Image
My self-confidence can be measured out in teaspoons mixed into my poetry, and it still always tastes funny in my mouth. — Sarah Kay Confidence Copy Share Image
“You are a woman. Skin and bones, veins and nerves, hair and sweat. You are not made of metaphors. Not apologies, not… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
For some reason there's this myth that creativity - [especially] in terms of creative writing - is a gift you either have,… — Sarah Kay Creative Copy Share Image
Ever hear that expression, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times"? That's what high school was like… — Sarah Kay Expression Copy Share Image
One thing that I believe is that every time I write something, I am taking the time to celebrate. Even if I… — Sarah Kay Angry Copy Share Image
“And somewhere in between then and now irony slipped its way into my vocabulary. Laughter became the antidote for guilt. Sacrifice grew… — Sarah Kay Regret Copy Share Image
I want to welcome folks to poetry, especially those who may have previously felt unwelcome; I want to celebrate everyone who is… — Sarah Kay Celebrate Copy Share Image
Forgive yourself for the decisions you have made, the ones you still call mistakes when you tuck them in at night — Sarah Kay Decision Copy Share Image
I don't remember the first poem that I wrote because I've been creating poems since I was around 2 or 3. I… — Sarah Kay Creating Copy Share Image
If I should have a daughter…“Instead of “Mom”, she’s gonna call me “Point B. — Sarah Kay Call me Copy Share Image
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