“When I hear what I have written out loud, the cliches hang in the air between us like bad breath” — Sarah Kay Bad breath Copy Share Image
“Her dress is the colour of marmalade, she chirps songs that have no words” — Sarah Kay Marmalade Copy Share Image
If I should have a daughter, instead of "Mom," she's going to call me "Point B." — Sarah Kay 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 Metaphors Copy Share Image
To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen… — Sarah Kay Courage Copy Share Image
“I didn't tell him that even after a crash, a key still fits the ignition. There just isn't anything left to drive.” — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“There is a girl who still writes you; she doesn’t know how not to.” — Sarah Kay Girl Copy Share Image
“Once, she fell off of a ladder when I was three. She says all she was worried about was my face as… — Sarah Kay Mother 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 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 often tell people to stop being afraid of writing bad poetry, or bad anything. I think that a lot of times,… — Sarah Kay 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 Copy Share Image
“And know this: Know you are the type of woman who is searching for a place to call yours. Let the statues… — Sarah Kay 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 Copy Share Image
Nothing is as universal as some good scatalogical humor. I try to shift the frame in which people think about poetry from… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
Sometimes I am puzzling over something for months and months and the poem gets created in small bursts and rewritten a hundred… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“And the spaces that he never saw: the ones my parents had labeled private parts when I was still small enough to… — Sarah Kay Intimacy Copy Share Image
I think you can perform any poem. But what I believe is that the best examples of spoken word poetry I've ever… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
Sometimes the only way I know how to work through something is by writing a poem. And sometimes I get to the… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
Ever since I was little, I’ve loved making hand-made cards and presents and arts & crafts for people. The book gives me… — Sarah Kay 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 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
At this point in my life - age 24 - I have chosen a fairly strange path that not many are walking.… — Sarah Kay Age 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
If I should have a daughter…“Instead of “Mom”, she’s gonna call me “Point B. — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“We were dandelion seeds released to the wind, she asked for no return. We are saplings now. With gentle hands.” — Sarah Kay Dandelion Copy Share Image
Fingers interlocked like a beautiful accordion of flesh or a zipper of prayer — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
Ever since I was little, I’ve loved making hand-made cards and presents and arts & crafts for people. — Sarah Kay Art Copy Share Image
You can be an artist, work hard for your work and also share while trying to create community with other artists. — Sarah Kay Art Copy Share Image
“It is hard to stop loving the ocean, even after it has left you gasping.” — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“I promise to tidy up before company arrives, wouldn't want my socks and daydreams all over the carpet” — Sarah Kay Business 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 Comedy Copy Share Image
This world is made out of sugar. It can crumble so easily but don’t be afraid to stick your tongue out and… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
“My world was the size of a crayon box, and it took every colour to draw her” — Sarah Kay Colour Copy Share Image
When I hear other people's stories, I like to believe that they contribute to my 'Encyclopedia of Human Experience.' The stories I… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
I have always liked coming home and sharing what has happened that day with my loved ones. I like comparing notes. I… — Sarah Kay Copy Share Image
I use poetry to help me work through what I don’t understand, but I show up to each new poem with a… — Sarah Kay 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
