At least four hundred poets have descended on Denver, heads full of memorized verses, for the National Poetry Slam.For those who can't distinguish a slam poem from a verbal fistfight or the recitation ...

Poet Britteney Conner redefined consent in her spoken word poem "Consent" at the Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Detroit. In her poem, posted to Button Poetry, Conner defines consent in multiple ...

Glittering metaphors and powerful performance are the key factors to any successful spoken word poem. The poet behind the work is equally important — they bring the personality and stories to the ...

The dozen or so students and three teachers in the choir room at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy sat silently as one teen started her slam poem. Its title: “An open letter to my abuser, I mean my ...

Gian Smith recites poetry at a local poetry slam. Whether it’s on a crowded street corner or in front of his bathroom mirror, Gian Smith practices poetry wherever he can. A teacher by day, Gian is ...

Note: The nature of slam poetry means that this video contains some audio content that may be considered not appropriate for younger viewers, or safe for work. Any parent knows that helping our ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Team APG hosted the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Poetry Slam" in the Myer Auditorium at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland July 19.

One by one, poets shrug their way to the stage, pausing for a breath before diving in. Without fail, someone from the crowd offers the rallying cry: "Let's go, poet!" The room answers in its own ...