Poetry need not sit on a static page. It comes alive in public readings, open mics, and poetry slams. In the words of host Bob Holman, such events take place “in church basements, in laundromats, in high school cafeterias.”2 Why not use the Internet to further explore poetry’s sights, sounds, and sensibilities?
Many of these resources could fit more than one of the categories listed here, but I have placed them under the categories that I feel best showcase the respective sites. I have also emphasized U.S.-based resources (with a notable exception) strictly to keep the list manageable. I have tried to honor a variety of poetic styles.
For us spoken word poets, I have included tools for writing, recording, and refining our pieces. For all of us who support the art, I have included audio and video sites. Since poetry gains power from being shared, I’ve also included a variety of organizations and online communities.
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Poetry need not sit on a static page. It comes alive in public readings, open mics, and poetry slams. In the words of host Bob Holman, such events take place “in church basements, in laundromats, in high school cafeterias.”2 Why not use the Internet to further explore poetry’s sights, sounds, and sensibilities?
Many of these resources could fit more than one of the categories listed here, but I have placed them under the categories that I feel best showcase the respective sites. I have also emphasized U.S.-based resources (with a notable exception) strictly to keep the list manageable. I have tried to honor a variety of poetic styles.
For us spoken word poets, I have included tools for writing, recording, and refining our pieces. For all of us who support the art, I have included audio and video sites. Since poetry gains power from being shared, I’ve also included a variety of organizations and online communities.