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Poetry Myth: “I Have to Perform My Poems to be Relevant.”
One of the MAJOR misconceptions about the poetry industry is that you have to do spoken word to become a prominent figure. Performance poetry might be the most popular, but there are other ways to be profitable. Artists like Rudy Francisco, Jasmine Mans, Prentice Powell (who was recently nominated for a Grammy), Obbie West, and… Continue reading
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We Get Better at Writing by Writing
When I was a child, I always carried a diary, journal, or notebook, and I would write about what was happening in my life each day, with dates and everything. When my cousin got jumped so badly that one side of his face was swollen, I wrote about how terrifying it was to see him… Continue reading
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Joy Lived Here Too
My husband’s cousins came over to get some Italian Beef meat we brought back from Chicago. We had frozen it for them. They stayed for hours, most of the time comprised of us sitting around the table catching up. Although we have been married for almost 14 years, there are still family members of his… Continue reading
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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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