Kwame Alexander believes that wonder lies between the lines of poems. His new book Out of Wonder, is a collection of original poems for children written in the style of some of the world's most famous poets — Rumi, Robert Frost, Pablo Neruda, Maya Angelou. The poems were written by Alexander, Chris Colderley and Marjory … Continue reading ‘Out Of Wonder’ Aims To Inspire A New Generation Of Poets (via NPR)
Poet Jaki Shelton Green, described by the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame as “North Carolina poetry’s Billie Holiday,” was born in Alamance County and now lives in Mebane. Green received the North Carolina Award for Literature in 2003 and, in 2007, was named the inaugural North Carolina Piedmont Laureate. She visits Asheville on Saturday, … Continue reading Poetry workshop and reading by Jaki Shelton Green, March 25 (via Mountain Xpress)
Full Title: South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth talks about poetry, writing and social justice What is poetry? "Poetry is just the evidence of life," Leonard Cohen explained. "If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash." Or maybe "poetry is truth in its Sunday clothes," a sentiment expressed by Joseph Roux. Pablo … Continue reading South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth talks about poetry (via Post and Courier)
On Monday, Feb. 6, Colin Edwards’ spoken word poetry piece “Victory” was released on YouTube. Edwards, a senior communication arts major from Gadsden, had written the poem encompassing the events that followed his father’s diagnosis with stage IV colon cancer and subsequent death. Created with powerful diction and accompanied by a compelling performance, the video … Continue reading Edwards shares story through spoken word (via The Tropolitan)
After two semi-final rounds of reading poetry, Chloe Keating waited to hear if she would be among the eight high school students who advanced to the Poetry Out Loud state finals. The event, held Saturday at the Myrna Loy Center, determined who among this select group received an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to … Continue reading Love and love lost wins judges’ hearts at poetry contest (via Independent Record)
Politics continues to be the dominant theme in Hong Kong as the leadership race heads into its final three weeks in a three-horse showdown. But across the border, around the nation, the focus has been on Wu Yizhu (武亦姝), a 16-year-old girl who became the latest wang hong, or internet celebrity, thanks to the popular … Continue reading Poetry star shines light on how to appreciate Chinese culture (via South China Morning Post)
Music and poetry go hand in hand for not only the writer or singer, but also for the listener. Tazewell native Brandon Fulson shares his feelings, emotions and life stories through written word put to music. His musical start came in the form of howling coon hounds. He and his father used to hunt and … Continue reading Poetry put to music (via Claiborne Progress)
Wallada bint al-Mustakfi was an Andalusian poet who lived and wrote in 11th-century Spain, sometimes sewing her verses onto the trim of her transparent tunics and wearing them around town. The daughter of a caliph, Wallada eventually inherited her father’s palace and transformed it into a literary hall where she’d mentor young women of all backgrounds … Continue reading Inspired By Erotic Arabic Poetry, Women Artists Depict Radical Love (via Huffington Post)
Full Title: ‘This is therapy, like meditation,’ Oklahomans express themselves through weekly poetry nights Every Wednesday night, ICE Event Center and Grill provides Oklahomans an avenue to express themselves through poetry and spoken word. It’s an opportunity for people to share their hearts, minds and souls. 'Dope Poetry' is a weekly event started back in … Continue reading This is therapy, like meditation (via News Channel 4)
Rhythmic word lovers can express themselves – or just listen as others do – while celebrating a passion for poetry next weekend. The fifth annual Modesto Poetry Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, sponsored by the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center. The daylong festival at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church features opportunities to write poetry, share information, … Continue reading Festival celebrates poetry in Modesto (via The Modesto Bee)
