Slam Poetry

For those not paying attention there is some amazing slam poetry going on these days.  Moreover, its all over the country.  However, if you can’t find a live venue near you, you should check out the Performance Poetry podcast on IndieFeed.And, for the history buffs among you,  check out the new book Words in Your Face by Crisin O’Keefe Aptowicz.  It looks to be an awesome look at the history of the NYC slam scene.

Reanimation

Zombies pass me as I walk through the streets.

People struggling to stifle back the signs of humanity for fear of a connection. Empty faces belie empty minds keeping distances vast, stymying bridges of connection.

But there is a boat we can float through the sea of speration.

You See:

We all want the same; love and respect for our humanity and existence.

Take this thought and fill their empty minds with visions of simple desires, reanimate the dead and walk among them.

If we are to rise above the ditches we dig it has to start with each other.