Calling budding poets of all ages, there is still time to enter the Ealing Autumn Festival poetry competition. The contest, based on the theme of Magna Carta and freedom, human rights and democracy, has cash prizes on offer. This year's festival is inspired by the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta and the poetry competition is open … Continue reading Entries for the Ealing Autumn Festival poetry competition still open (via Get West London)
By The Poet's List For our 600th post (whoa!), we just wanted to take a moment to speak to you directly! We wonder about you every day: how you're living, what you're going through, what people are speaking into your life... and what you say to yourself on a daily basis. We wonder because we … Continue reading The Poet’s List: Outlet for Positivity
Additional Info This is a Slam Poem written and performed by Te Kahu Rolleston at Just Because 2014 in Hamilton. Captured by Rawhitiroa Photography http://www.rawhitiroa.com Information courtesy, YouTube
As a poet, it is almost impossible for me to read literature not centered on the language itself – which is why I have severe difficulties reading most crime fiction. A good plot or great story is not enough for me. I need the language to be precise, sensual, intense, and distinctive. I love novelists … Continue reading 10 Best Novels by Poets (via Publishers Weekly)
Additional Info Blushing Martyr Mirrored the last glance on earth In the hand held shining blade of an axe The last ressemblance of a hero Stood in the hands of an executioner... Information courtesy, YouTube
New Zealand. Te Kahu Rolleston admits he has "always loved words". Now the Slam Poetry winner is visiting schools, such as Te Aroha College, to promote poetry as a way of learning. Influenced by Kapa Haka and "battle rap", Rolleston said his winning poems were a mixture of these. Battle rap is a type of … Continue reading Poetry an outlet for learning (via Waikato Times)
Additional Info Javon Johnson, performing during the Button Showcase at the 2014 National Poetry Slam. Check out more from Javon on Facebook (http://bit.ly/JavonFB) and Twitter (http://bit.ly/JavonTwitter) Information courtesy, YouTube
Santa Clara County is looking for the right person to share poetry with its more than 1 million residents. The county announced earlier this week its plan to again partner with Silicon Valley Creates to search for the 2016-17 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate. The laureate's role is to elevate poetry awareness among county residents … Continue reading Santa Clara County searching for new poet laureate (via Mercury News)
Additional Info Sam Cook performing at Soap Boxing in St. Paul. Information courtesy, YouTube
When it comes to performance poetry, nothing quite compares to the National Poetry Slam (NPS). Every August, more than seventy teams from across the United States and abroad gather for the five-day tournament, each with hopes of attaining the coveted championship. According to previous competitors, the NPS is like the World Series of poetry — … Continue reading The National Poetry Slam Returns to Oakland (via East Bay Express)
