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Welcome to the Town of Feeling

Happy, Sad, Mad and Glad, Moved in down the streetCautious watched them, from her window, Wondering, which one should I meet?Confused came in with overwhelmed and said, "The Panics have come to town"Then Hopeful called the carefulls, And said that Happy was a clown.Anxious came in with the news, Confident... Read More

A Case of The Fears

Chicken Soup is good for a coldSleep is good for the FluWhen I get a case of the FearsWhat is a person to do?It is not bacteriaAlthough it can eat away my soulIt is not a virusYet, it can keep me from feeling wholeI know what will do the trick,What... Read More

I Hate The Wait (Weight)

I get up in the morningAnd want to stay in bedOh, so nice and warmLike fresh from the oven bread.My day is oh so busyI wish that I could stayIn the quiet of my houseIf only I could play.Relax and play like Children doNo matter where they areNever worried about... Read More

Why I enjoy Writing?

During interviews and general conversations with the public,one of the most difficult questions for me to answer(timely and thoroughly) is,"Why do you enjoy writing"?So due to the challenge manifested in such a question,I pondered on creating an answer. Many reasons came to mind,but after digesting much"time for thought",I managed to... Read More

Growing

Growing hurts sometimes; saying goodbye to friends, to things you've known and done to things you wanted to do. Growing heals sometimes the shattered dreams and hopes of a life you once knew leading you to a new knowledge... Read More

Kens Poem

How wonderfully sweet to be a dweller dwelling on the road of goodbye. Bittersweet tears fall as I think of all the places I'll never see, all the faces I'll never know, all the joys I'll never share, as I head for the... Read More

Find the Magic

FIND the MAGICFind the Magic As you release old bondage Come out of hiding And see the starsFind the Magic As you expose the pain Let the tears flow And find beauty in your bodyFind the Magic As you scream from the beating Run from the threats And feel the... Read More

Ocean Heal Me

Ocean Heal MeOcean heal my wounds Let your waves curl and foam on my body Wash away blood, heal scarsOcean renew me with your power As unceasingly you roll Giving strength that's been drainedOcean keep me warm Wrap me in your brine Caress me with your tidesOcean disperse my tears... Read More

Bleed

now is not the time to open open that great door again not the time to be more tolerant not the time to play to winnow is not the time for justice evolution mercy choices not the time to pet the puppies yipping with pathetic voicesnow is not the time... Read More

Joined

JOINEDHeart beat of man pounding - yet unheard joined becomes the beat of a nation.Words of man written - yet unread joined becomes a proclamation.Sounds of man spoken - yet unheard joined becomes a production .Lines of man drawn - yet unrecognized joined becomes an illustration.Beings of man humming... Read More

In The News:

The Guardian
Another plagiarism scandal hits poetry community
The Guardian
Assiduous digging by the online poetry community, led by the poet and academic Ira Lightman, then discovered that Morgan, a British poet and teacher, had lifted lines and phrases from a host of different writers. One of Morgan's poems, "Monkey Stops ...

Medill Reports: Chicago
Spoken word poetry helps young people explore identities, experts say
Medill Reports: Chicago
Spoken word poetry is a growing phenomenon among young people. The annual Chicago youth poetry slam â€œLouder than a Bombâ€ draws an audience estimated at more than 10,000 with 650 teen poet participants, according to a report last year in the ...

Embracing Ambiguity in the Poetry Classroom
Huffington Post
On an ordinary March morning, 16 New York City English teachers gathered to discuss poetry with the legendary Billy Collins, thanks to a master class hosted by The Academy For Teachers, an organization that re-infuses teachers with a passion for their ...

Poetry Festival held at Cumberland Regional High School
Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com
Pictured (back row, from left), poets Stephanie Cawley and Charles Johnson join CRHS Language Arts teacher Bob Evans, poet Kevin Carey and featured poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan (seated) at the Cumberland Regional High School Poetry Festival on Friday ...

Dallas Morning News
Faith Lutheran High School Student Places Second in Poetry Contest
Dallas Morning News
Sarah Denke of Plano, an 11th grader at Faith Lutheran High School, was recently recognized by The Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas for her placement in the 42nd Annual Collin County Poetry Contest. This year's contest received more ...

All Hail the World's First Menstrual Poetry Slam
Jezebel
The world's first official menstrual-themed poetry slam (that we know of, at least) â€” dubbed "Red Howl Moon," naturally â€” will attempt to normalize that time of the month via verse. Sweet. DNA Info reports that the slam will take place at NYC's ...

WBNG-TV
Celebrating 36 years of poetry
WBNG-TV
It's the 36th annual Poetry and the Children Day. Students took their best work and read it on stage in front of their peers. Award winning author Liz Rosenberg was the events guest poet, who says she sat in amazement of the students as they read their ...
Children's Poetry Day at BUWBGH

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It's Good to Be Bad: In Defense of Not-Nice Poetry
Huffington Post
Do I think all poetry should sound like this? No. But am I very glad such poems exist -- both to provide a counterbalance to the clichÃ©d image of poetry as necessarily pleasant and uplifting, and to provide a voice and outlet for the socially ...

Making poetry accessible
Los Angeles Times
Why do school kids shy away from poetry? The answer, suggests â€œOpen the Door: How to Excite Young People About Poetryâ€ â€” a new book from McSweeney's, in conjunction with the Poetry Foundation â€” is that it's not taught very well. â€œI've thought about ...

London Book And Poetry Events: 23-29 May
Londonist
Thursday 23 May: If you enjoyed Luke Wright's interview with us, catch the show until Saturday, then Wednesday again at Leicester Square Theatre (7pm, Â£10 / Â£8). Poet / owner of best cameo appearance ever for I Give It A Year / comedian Tim Key, John ...

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