performance poetry

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

Chapstick
I studied a picture of us, the last one we ever took and I tasted blood, the crimson memories of your teeth sinking into my shoulders
By D2 years ago in Poets
Celebrating Kevin Sandbloom. AI-Generated.
Celebrating Kevin Sandbloom: A Hidden Gem in the World of Poetry, Jazz, R&B, and Soul In a music industry often dominated by commercialized sounds and fleeting trends, Kevin Sandbloom stands as a refreshing embodiment of authentic artistry. Today, we honor the birthday of Kevin Sandbloom, a soulful artist whose music resonates deeply within the R&B and Soul genres. A Los Angeles native, Sandbloom has quietly crafted a reputation as an authentic musician who weaves blues, jazz, and poetry into his performances, inviting listeners into an intimate and emotive musical experience.
By Denelsia Walker2 years ago in Poets
Illusions, At Face Value
It's hard not to judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is so hard‐ One can only wonder, What color is the heart behind a face of stone?
By JM2 years ago in Poets
The Nonsensical Nature of 5
Sound, asleep, breathes low, breathes deep - a rumbling breaks through his chest; gentle sighs morph into gargled snores, a melody of his tumultuous rest.
By em2 years ago in Poets
On healing in gallant echoes
I ponder over the hues of the zealous beauty of the sky, In the yonder of nothingness, time in its mirth passes by. The heavens and the earth, the kindness and the ugliness both coincide with their fate,
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Catharsis. Top Story - October 2024. Content Warning.
The blade’s silver glint caught my eye With each slice, a soft, muffled sigh My fingers trace the crimson streams Salted grief, down my cheeks, they gleam The airborne ferrous makes me high
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago in Poets
A KINGDOM DIVIDED.. Content Warning.
Spiritual warfare we’ve long fought, Since ancient times, from traditions birthed deep in the soil, When our ancestors bowed to gods of clay and fire.
By Marvelous Michael2 years ago in Poets
Ocean's Embrace
The ocean hums, a low and endless song, Salt kisses the air, sharp and strong. Cool waves brush the skin, soft as silk, Sunlight glimmers, warm like spilt milk.
By Mopsy Meirelles2 years ago in Poets
Caress of Mighty Steel
I’ll-fated and certain, the battle begins with cold, dark stares brimming with betrayal as sun reflects languid motions of heavy weapons.
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Poets
Predators. Top Story - October 2024.
Wasted third act, but incorrectly citing sources is its greatest sin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Poets
my story. Content Warning.
this poem is about being your own worst enemy, about realizing it too late that you've pushed away the ones you love and were there for you at your worst, and yet they tried to love you through it. it's about the emptiness in longing for your soulmate, being so close but still unable to connect, and the shame and guilt in knowing that you can only blame yourself.
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets
Migraine
Clamorous, the colours jar, spar and tumble, and each border between them makes my head crumble, and each movement I see with my gut.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Poets