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English: Spoken Word

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About Spoken Word

What is spoken word poetry?

"Spoken word poetry is poetry that is written on a page but performed for an audience. Because it is performed, this poetry tends to demonstrate a heavy use of rhythm, improvisation, free association, rhymes, rich poetic phrases, word play and slang. It is more aggressive and “in your face” than more traditional forms of poetry."

Glen North, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Taylor Mali - Spoken Word guest poet at Perkiomen School on Thursday, April 17, 2014

"Names"

"A Poet's Prayer"

"An Origin Story"

"More Potential"

Spoken Word at Moran Middle School

"Tony Steinberg: Brave Seventh-Grade Viking Warrior" by Taylor Mali

"When Love Arrives"

"High School Training Ground"

"I'll Fight You for the Library" performed by Taylor Mali

"Labeling Keys: by Taylor Mali

Books in Carnegie Library