How about poetry readings?

[KLafser]

You often see this depicted as some 1960s, beatnik scene in a movie, but a few years ago, I was introduced to Shane Koyczan through his youtube video Remember How We Forgot. I loved (and love) how he incorporates music into his poetry, but make no mistake, it's about the poetry. Fast forward to now - Shane is still performing, his platform is founded anti-bullying but leans into any kind of anti-alienation. He should be way more mainstream than he is. I share with you the performance that captured and moved me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBVJuA0jr6Y

Are there poetry readings that you embrace?

[revna01]

I had a friend (we're not as close anymore) that does poetry readings. That was my first experience with spoken word poetry. It was captivating and beautiful. It truly is an art all by itself.

[sbcollins]

I love them! I've gone to see Neil Hilborn perform a couple times, and I plan on trying to go to a few open mic nights.

[Desiakay]

Personally, I truly love poetry readings. Reading a poem on paper is much different than having the person read it out loud. When you have someone read it out loud it puts emotion in it and outwardly shows the feeling of the poetry.

[grushone73]

I see poetry as a creative expression of opinions. Normally I do not like opinions, however, I can tolerate poetic insights.

[DATo]

In my early adult life there used to be numerous coffee shops which catered to the young adults / college crowd. They often had "open mics" and anyone could read their poetry. I, in fact, actually gave a poetry recitation (once) and it met with appreciation by the audience, but it has been so long ago that I now cannot remember what the poem was about. We hung together and discussed things and seemed to appreciate art in all its forms much more than our contemporaries of the same age do now. The subject of a poetry recitation might spark a discussion which would draw in the entire room and could range from arguments to comedy and all of it totally stimulating. Those were different times.

[Tabz02]

i enjoy writting and reading poetry its a whole new world to me.

[Moni60]

I like poetry. It expresses the issues of life journeys. Music makes it alittle easier to handle.

[crediblereading2]

Poetry gives me space to create words that reflect my emotions and the issues of life and people.

[imSunshine]

Thanks for sharing, i appreciate the effort since i was not informed about them until now