Margaret is going to do this. This time, she has the drive.
I won.
17 months ago
Ironic indeed.
How to compete in a Poetry Slam
It made me
Proud 
"I did it on a whim after being scared. It was awesome."
How I did it: My boyfriend and I had broken up just a couple days before and like many people after a break-up I typically like to do something empowering like cut off my hair or getting a piercing or something-but I had cut my hair off just a month before for funsies and I am in the middle of a production so I cannot get a piercing or a tattoo-so I decided to slam.
Lessons & tips: I kind of wish I had decided to do it sooner so that I could've polished my performance a little more-but considering I tied for 3rd in my very first go I'm not THAT mad.
People doing this are also doing these things:
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aahhh
2 years ago
the joy of sharing your thoughts, grabbing your audience, and working hard to keep them with you. I’ve never felt more alive.
school's poetry slam
2 years ago
i competed and read a piece about asian stereotypes and everybody loved it!
AWESOME@
I won my first Poetry Slam
2 years ago
I enjoy doing poetry slams, although it’s been awhile since I’ve taken the time to do them. If anybody wants information about slams, I’m glad to answer questions.
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3 years ago
I’d LOVE to do this. I’d never even thought about it before, but writing is my life.
However, somehow, I don’t feel that I’d have the courage to step up and read my work. I’m very particular about who reads it anyway.
Poetry reading?
3 years ago
I’m going to an open mic tomorrow night, and I think I’m going to pick a poem to read…
it’s not a slam, but it’s a big step.
I did this!
3 years ago
This was an amazing experience. I got to hear some amazing poetry and it was really just a great atmosphere. I got 2nd place!!
