Hello, YWS acquaintances!
So, I've been doing a lot of research lately on slam poetry/spoken word. I've heard several performances, but that was back when I wasn't writing poetry. I think the whole performing something and putting your heart into something physically as well as mentally sounds wonderful. I'm quite shy about getting up in front of people (for example, I sing and play piano, but if my school were to have a talent show, it'd be out of the question - I'd go numb and collapse on the floor before I even started playing). But I think that if I invested into something like this, poetry, which I'm pretty darn passionate about, I think that I would find the strength in me to get lost in it and orally perform.
But that's beside the point. I read several examples of slam poetry (including the most hilarious thing I have ever read, titled "Pucker", on this website http://drake.marin.k12.ca.us/staff/doherty/slampoems.htm.) I tried to write a few stanzas in this type of poetry's style: with blunt images, no "big words", a distinct use of rhythm, repetition, and rhyme made evident when read aloud.. But obviously I need some coaching. This is very new to me!
Does anyone have any advice on how to write for spoken word? Any favorite poetry slammers whose work would be helpful to observe? Are any of you experts or at least used to writing this sort of thing? I just like branching out to new things, experimenting with writing. If you guys could get back with me on this if you've got something to say, that would be splendid! I'll continue to research this style of poetry until I've got a feel for it. Then, I'll finish the poem and post it, and see what you guys think! Thanks!!
~Indie.
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