Welcome to my new blog!!!!!!!!!!!!
How I got into poetry?
I discovered this poetry group called Word Iz Bond, and I found out about poetry night which was held at Gingers Tavern once a month. Speak has been going on for ten years, and I have been going since 2007. June was the first month I went to Speak. I was in absolute awe. The poets were amazing, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and it made me feel like I belonged. I understood what some people were saying, and I was able to connect with some of the poets. I met with them, and they took me under their wing. Six months later, for the first time I hit the stage and shared, with strangers, my first poem. I had written years before, but at Christmas time, I decided to get up, in front of strangers, and share what I had written. Of course I was terrified and thought, "What if I get booed off the stage?" At the end, I got an applause, and the team that encouraged me to go up was so proud of me. I spent everyday writing, and hearing other's speak, I used to Youtube Def Jam Poetry and just listen to people speak on important issues, funny issues, and I told my self, one day I will be on that stage.
Well, four years later I still attend Speak when I can, I share when I can, my work has gotten better, the group of people I met four years ago are still supporting me, and regardless of what I write, how I present, and what the reaction of the audience is, I know that I am a good poet, and I plan to be a better poet.
I hope through this blog to share with you how I feel, to do some freestyle, some organized poems, and I hope I encourage you to Speak as I have learned how to. I am still a long ways from where I want to be, but I am not giving up, and I hope you will continue to support me on my poetic journey.
Until next time
Signed:
The Silent Poet
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