#youthpoetry

[scriptedmink]

Maybe our thoughts will cross at a kosher moment in time. For a second I will be in your head and you will be in mine

[drallamaiqbal]

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[kitchentablelit]

One of our favorite moments from yesterday! Captured Tampa-based poet and @thebattlegroundsulphursprings founding director Yuki Jackson showing love and support for a KidsLit poet who would later perform her piece. . . . The WORD Initiative + Cultured Books || KidsLit event for the fourth annual SunLit Festival! . . . #teenpoetry #youthpoetry #creativewriting #workshops #spokenword #deuces #stpete #woodsonmuseum #TheWordInitiative #culturedbooks #socialjusticepoetry #kidslit #sunlitfest2019 #sunlit #keepstpetelit #community (at Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzJdManVcZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dsafaum6kfzx

[backofyourshoe]

An unexplained and unjust ending to one of the greatest things to ever happen to me

I am selfish

I never cut myself into thirds

To give out to a crowd

Never gave them a piece of me

Just kept it all to myself

But you changed that you see

Made it easy to hand over the rarest piece

Simple to tell you all the rules and how to cheat

Quite suddenly I didn't feel so alone

Made me generous, don't you know

A great new feeling washed over me

Being loved and cared for

Tucked in at night by the knowledge of knowing that I had you and you had me

Times spent shrieking in cars to our favourite albums

Hours killed talking, just talking

We were the greatest pair

Until you hated me

And made it awfully clear

Spiraling down

Grabbing onto whatever I could hold

Just spent my time in bed

Couldn't really get up couldn't really do anything but think

Let my thoughts consume me and I passed over into territory I hadn't really walked before only looked at from a distance

Hoped it wouldn't get any closer

So I cried and I bled and I did all the things my doctor said, and more!

I broke mirrors looking at my own reflection

Chanted guilty till it felt right

Whispered evil till the bells chimed

Some sort of certainty was all I needed

Clarity that everyone wasnt just fumbling to avoid me

Looked for guidence in someone I called my friend

Didn't get an answer

Didn't even get the encouragement

You didn't beg me to stay

You never asked me to stay

You made it seem you couldn't care less if I stayed

Needed you to be what I had been

Needed you to help me

I was only asking for help

I was only asking for you to calm me

But you didn't even try

Yet I'm the guilty one

I'm the one who spread myself too thin yet never gave enough

I'm the selfish one

Yes, I'm the selfish one

Tore my eyes out in shame when I missed an opportunity to help you through the shit you wallowed in

Ran like a wild dog to your side at the slightest sign of peril

I gave it all up for you

I gave it all up for you

All you gave up for me was a friendship

And any chance of being civil

Any recognition of a good run

Just an abrupt and unexplained ending

Wherein all the fingers will be pointed at me

The selfish cruel one

Who never gave enough but spread herself too thin

You make me feel like I'm at school again

You make me feel like I'm at school again

I am the little girl in tears hiding because the kids were mean

The big kids were mean

The big kids are always mean

That's what makes them big

I never wanted to feel inferior again

I never wanted to feel inferior again

You will not make me feel inferior again

I am done playing this game

I am not evil

I am not selfish

I was just being human

Maybe you just got tired

[chandler-arndt]

Arizona Masters of Poetry Upcoming Poetry Competitions!

I'm really excited to be volunteering for Arizona Masters of Poetry's Youth Poetry Competition (June 10th 6:00-7:30 PM PST) and 18+ Poetry Competition (June 11th 6:00-7:30 PM PST).

Sign up to participate or watch the event live! Message me if you have any questions.

arizonamastersofpoetry.org

[anthonyjnocella]

This weekend 5pm to 7pm #durango #colorado #co #durango #colorado #poetry #durangopoetry #dgopoetry #youth #youthpoetry (at Durango, Colorado)

[auntlute]

"I celebrate this extraordinary book written by young people who believe, as I do, that peace is not only possible, it is unavoidable. — @isabelallende This anthology presents the work of over 150 young inner-city poets, reflecting on their experiences with violence and sharing their desires for peace and unity in their families, in their communities and across the globe. Each poet presents a unique perspective and voice; when read together their work becomes a powerful call for peace. Whether in the hands of educators, peace activists, poetry lovers, or other young writers, City of One is a compelling portrait of a generation of youth who use their words to re-envision the world. @writerscorps is a project by @sfpubliclibrary & @sf_arts_commission #writerscorp #auntlutebooks #youngauthors #poetry #youthpoetry

[randolfimages]

#Repost @creativesuitland(@repost_via_instant) EXCELLENT Opportunity for Young Writers, Performers, & Artists. The Prince George’s Youth Poet Laureate program is seeking new participants. Great chance to showcase your art and give back to community. PLEASE SHARE. Submissions open til October 30! . . . #dmvpoetry #princegeorgesproud #dmvpoets #spokenword #wordsbeatsandlife #youthpoetry #youthslam #creativesuitland #princegeorgescounty (at Suitland, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Pk7PpB_yq/?igshid=1ob25khref4m4

[lizzstraight]

#poetry #openmic #youthpoetry #wordsmith #pbc #wpb #wpbfl #fiu #fau #palmbeachstatecollege #poeteynight #sharing #youthpoetrynight (at West Palm Beach, Florida)

[themojdeh]

Crane HS slam team at Louder Than A Bomb kicks the door in with a brilliant poem about general anxiety disorder! So strong! Bout just began but I'm already turned all the way up for students from my #PoetsWithClass after school program at Crane through @chicagopoetrycenter . . . . #ltab2019 #spokenword #YouthCanMoveTheWorld #PoetInMotion #AfterSchool #slampoetry #poetryslam #youthpoetry #poetry #cps #chicagopublicschools https://www.instagram.com/p/BusHvs7nn1m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pfm3xjpl4q79

[inkandpins]

STRANGER DANGER

[scriptedmink]

In a parallel universe I’m still in love with you

All green hues and long lashes

Long hugs

Taking baths

Throwing soap suds at you

Feeling your slim frame in a totoro onesie

Me wearing my hello kitty onesie

Your body my favourite book

I’ve read every page with joy

Of course I love you

I still do

You have someone new

So it’s parallel

I’ll stay in my shell 🐚

[redemmasbaltimore]

Tonight! . . . . #baltimoreyouth #baltimoreyouthpoetry #dewmorebaltimore #baltimorepoetry #poetry #poetrygrandslam #youthpoetry #baltimore (at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse)

[kitchentablelit]

This is community. Look what we whippin' up! . . . Poet Wally B., founding director of Heard 'Em Say Teen Arts Collective, hosted an inspired and engaging youth open mic. . . . Poets Yuki Jackson (founding director of The Battleground in Sulphur Springs) and Slam Anderson (Outreach Director Kitchen Table) brought this-is-how-you-close-Poetry-Month-with-love vibes to the event as well! The WORD Initiative + Cultured Books || KidsLit event for the fourth annual SunLit Festival! . . . #teenpoetry #youthpoetry #creativewriting #workshops #spokenword #deuces #stpete #woodsonmuseum #TheWordInitiative #culturedbooks #socialjusticepoetry #kidslit #sunlitfest2019 #sunlit #keepstpetelit #community (at Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzIwEGnbep/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dcntczcrc1c1

[poetnorthstar]

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TONIGHT, October 3rd….It’s time again for another FREE writing workshop at @javaexpressions Java Expressions "Acoustically Speaking" from 6-8pm. JE: Acoustically Speaking (Workshop Edition) is NOT just for poets but for any and all who want to push themselves. If you have some poetry that you want to discuss and get feedback on, now’s the time. Bring a pen, paper, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone! While you’re at it…bring a friend or two who might be interested in something a little different from what they’re used to. We are a FREE, ALL-AGES event. I hope that you'll join us! @thecoffeescenecameron The Coffee Scene Cameron (Spout Springs) location is at 1520 NC-87, Cameron, NC 28326. (GPS Address from Google Maps is 1520 NC-87, Cameron, NC 28326) ~ Northstar @northstar12142003 https://www.facebook.com/events/129535681031387 #poetsofinstagram #musiciansofinstagram #spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #poetry #acoustic #music #jeas #openmic #singersongwriters #javaexpressions #jeacousticallyspeaking #acousticallyspeaking #coffeehouse #coffeeculture #coffeescene #coffeescenecameron #westernharnetthigh #westernharnetthighschool #overhillshighschool #overhillshigh #ncpoetry #youthpoetry #creativewritingworkshop #cameronnc #springlakenc #spoutspringsnc #fayettevillenc #andersoncreeknc #lillingtonnc (at The Coffee Scene Cameron)

[1negod-blog]

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Featured Poet: Adia Sakura - Lemessy at Free 2 Spit "Darkness" #Poetry #YouthPoetry #Fear #Darkness (at New Haven Peoples Center)