performance poetry

Performance Poetry is poetry out loud; poems brought from the page to the stage.

The Silent Plea
I search the skies for a guiding light, A whisper of hope in the endless night. Why do shadows cling to every soul? When unity's touch could make us whole.
By Aima Charleabout a year ago in Poets
Raining Jabberwocky
Spandella, mandella, I ‘ve got no umbrella. Good golly Miss Molly, It's pouring with rain. Panchetta, manchetta, I’m getting much wetter,
By Calvin Londonabout a year ago in Poets
A Litany for Survival
for those of us who cannot indulge the passing dreams of choice who love in doorways coming and going in the hours between dawns
By Mr Aliabout a year ago in Poets
Eyes That Haunt The Universe
Eyes That Haunt the universe Eyes like burning coals at night, shining cruel with wicked light, they lurk beneath the silent trees,
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Step into the Echoes Beyond the Veil. Content Warning.
Pookie is my niece. We are starting a podcast based on the paranormal. We will talk about firsthand experiences and beyond. This is our promotional video with music by Vicki. The characters are from my prompts given to LTX Studios. I wrote the song, created the video. This will be a fun podcast exploring the Paranormal. Pookie and I will share our 6th sense gifts with you.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago in Poets
One Grain Of Sand
One Grain Of Sand A tiny grain of sand. Yet, it’s here on this earth, like you, like me. Covered by seaweed, seashells, the sea.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
The Freed Consciousness
My mind wears a collar, but the leash lies loose behind. They tried to straighten my spine— mold it into silence, teach it a foreign grammar of obedience.
By Olivia Chastityabout a year ago in Poets
Tickets to truth
Tickets! Tickets! Step right up—come get your tickets now! An unheard opinion sure to shake up every town! Tickets! Step up! May I have your tickets, please?
By Marie Kynd about a year ago in Poets
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By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
"First Day Wonders"
First day at School I wonder if my drawing will be as good as theirs. I wonder if they'll like me or just be full of stares. I wonder if my teacher will look like Mom or Gran. I wonder if my puppy will wonder where I am.
By Nasir Khanabout a year ago in Poets
Saidnamyzo
We look down on ye from the shoulders of gods For we have vanquished the usurpers that have kept mankind in chains for two thousand years
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Unread Messages to Myself
I write to myself like I used to write to you, In drafts I never send, in thoughts that feel true. Messages trapped in a screen of light,
By The Content Crafterabout a year ago in Poets