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Miami poet R.M. Drake reinvigorates enthusiasm for poetry through Instagram (via Miami Herald)
Poetry has been pronounced dead time and time again, but literary doomsayers may want to check Instagram before nailing the coffin shut. It is there that Miami native Robert Macias, who uses the pseudonym R.M. Drake, has forged a space in the mainstream for the out-of-favor art form. And his reach is considerable — Macias … Continue reading Miami poet R.M. Drake reinvigorates enthusiasm for poetry through Instagram (via Miami Herald)
(Video) Willis Lusk & Jordan Miller | Separate from Separation
Additional Info Spoken word piece that describes the power in becoming one (unified). Information courtesy, YouTube
Cambridge offers poets chance to make their mark on sidewalks (via Boston Globe)
People with a knack for verse will get an opportunity to cement their legacy in Cambridge this spring. As crews from the Department of Public Works replace sidewalks damaged by the winter’s historic snowfall, they will imprint poetry written by residents into the slabs, hoping to capture the attention of pedestrians. Called the “Sidewalk Poetry” … Continue reading Cambridge offers poets chance to make their mark on sidewalks (via Boston Globe)
(Video) Sy Stokes | For Mom
Additional Info This one is for you, Mom. P.S. Mom, I know I forgot to shave. Don't be mad at me. Two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Two years later, she is in full remission. This is the story of when I initially found out. She thanks you all for all the … Continue reading (Video) Sy Stokes | For Mom
Coffee After Dark poetry series finds new home (via NewsWorks)
Full Title: Coffee After Dark poetry series finds new home in Mt. Airy's 7165 Lounge Mount Airy, Philadelphia After four years of poetry night Coffee After Dark, the event hopes to have found a new home in Mt Airy. On Thursday three featured artists and those who picked up the "open mic" entertained a small … Continue reading Coffee After Dark poetry series finds new home (via NewsWorks)
(Video) Christopher S. Lilley | Phobia (after Loyce Gayo)
Additional Info Written/Performed By: Christopher Lilley Filmed/Edited by: Justino Gordon Connect with Me! Twitter: @musicalyricist IG: @musicalyricist Tumblr: musicalyricist.tumblr.com Information courtesy, YouTube
Poetic souls celebrate World Poetry Day (via CNN)
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Poets and poetic souls celebrated World Poetry Day on Saturday by sharing their favorite verses with fellow masters of rhymes in the Twitterverse. UNESCO proclaimed March 21 World Poetry Day in 1999 with the aim of reviving interest in poetry, encouraging poetic activities and supporting linguistic diversity … Continue reading Poetic souls celebrate World Poetry Day (via CNN)
(Video) Sophia Thakur | Be Queens
Additional Info #BeQueens //Spoken word// Sophia Thakur Information courtesy, YouTube
Cafes around the world to exchange coffee for poetry (via The Guardian)
Full Title: Pay with a poem - cafes around the world to exchange coffee for poetry To mark World Poetry Day, more than a thousand coffee establishments around the world will use poetry as their currency this Saturday. What is a poem worth? As authors around the world despair of making a living, a company … Continue reading Cafes around the world to exchange coffee for poetry (via The Guardian)