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Is Rap Poetry?
We’ve received a few questions about if rappers can enter the contest. The short answer is yes, as rap is a form of poetry. The longer answer requires a bit of a breakdown. RAP and POETRY RAP (often called Rhythm and Poetry*) uses similar forms as poetry, like verses, refrains, rhyming words, rhythm, and meter.… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 6th Annual Poetry Contest 2023: Rules, Guidelines, and Prizes
Calling All Poets!! When it comes to the arts, poetry is my first love, and this contest is my way of giving back to the poetry community to shed light on the power of the spoken and written word and the artists who love it. It is not just a contest but a movement to… Continue reading
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Introducing Buddah Desmond: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022
Today, we introduce you to Buddah Desmond, whose poem “Ghosts, Ghostbusting History + Visible / Invisible Lives (Freedom Is Ours)” won first place in our fifth annual poetry contest! Buddah, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? My name is Buddah Desmond. I’m from the DC Metro Area.… Continue reading
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Introducing Daphne Adeola Ayo: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022
Today, we introduce you to Daphne Ayo, whose poem “Uncaged” placed second in our fifth annual poetry contest. Daphne, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? My name is Daphne Adeola Ayo, and I am from Kogi state, Nigeria. Nigeria in the houseeee. When did you first fall… Continue reading
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Introducing Renita Siqueira: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022
Today, we introduce you to Renita Siqueira, whose poem “Allowed to Exist” placed third in our fifth annual poetry contest. Renita, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? I’m Renita Siqueira and I’m from a city called Pune in India. India in the houseeee. When did you first… Continue reading
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Introducing Rebecca Whitman: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022
Today, we introduce you to Rebecca Whitman, whose poem “Moment of Truth” placed fourth in our fifth annual poetry contest. Rebecca, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? Rebecca J. Whitman, eastern North Carolina. When did you first fall in love with poetry? My earliest memory of anything… Continue reading
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