Royal Academy of Arts London – Green Park – November 2014
Poetry – Drums by Anjali Barot – Violence & Terrorism
You could say it’s inspired by the violence/terrorism going on all around us. Let me know what you think: Drums We are covered in hot, electric flames and They burn our elements Till we’re bare-boned And shivering. Like silly clowns at a banquet, We try and fit into a hexagon, Bend and fall, break and …
It Stops Today – Eric Garner Poem
It Stops Today Strangle me fierce, Strangle me beautifully, It doesn’t matter how, they all know it’s the end for me, The electronic focus of the camera’s lense, Has captured the grim reaper of the future tense. Sing me to sleep, I just can’t breathe, Gasps and swallows through gritted teeth, Straight to the …
Spoken Word Poetry: Aja Monet – What I’ve Learned
On my search for new inspiration I came across Aja Monet. She’s the youngest poet (so far) to have won the prestigious Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam Champion at the age of 19. That’s a pretty big accomplishment and she lives up to it in this visual poetry piece. I love this poem because it proves you …
Robin Williams – Good Will Hunting – Park Scene
Robin Williams was huge growing up through the 90s. Some classics that I’ll remember from my childhood. Personally his performance in Good Will Hunting shall be the stand-out moment. I’m glad I saw this when I was much older. Certain films will resonate with you at different times in your life, and this was one of them. …
What is Spoken Word Poetry? My Experience
When most people think of Spoken Word Poetry they think of dimly lit cafes full of artsy, “cultural” hippies. In my head, I always used to associate it with The Den in the tv programme Moesha (who remembers that?!) In fact, the world of Spoken Word is far more accessible to anyone than ever before …