Question

Can someone give me ideas for writing and performing a slam poem?

Answer 1

Make it original. The written piece must be original. The story being performed for competition needs to be your own work.

Time. Each poet has 3 minutes to perform. While practicing your poem, time yourself to make sure you do not go over the time limit. (Poets lose points for going over 10 or more seconds!)

Simple & Relatable. Your poem should be able to reach your audience the first time it’s heard. Read and perform it for family & friends before competing. Ask them what is clear and what is not. Choose themes and subjects that many people can relate to, like relationships, politics, religion, insecurity, family-social issues, etc. Your poem should be clear and convey a message.

Rhythmic & Passionate. Your poem should have a rhythm that shows through your passionate performance. A slam poem moves the audience through different moods. How the poem is performed is at least as important as the content if not more! (No pressure.)

Power Poetry. Submit your Slam Poem in a multimedia form to Power Poetry. Watch other slam poems for inspiration, to give/get feedback and to start competing in your own Poetry


I suggest you write about LOVE.

Answer 2

Imma type you one of my many happy ones :)

Answer 3

-IN LOVE-


Being in love is the best and the worst,
All else is second, they'll always come first,
Their the reason you wake up,
And why you cant sleep,
They'll make your day
Every day of the week,
Their gonna make you smile,
When you wanna cry,
Their gonna catch you when you fall,
Every Time,
Their going to be there,
Through all thick and thin,
And every loss with them is a win,
Their unique and special,
There will only be one,
On a day with no sunshine,
They'll be your sun,
They'll hold you close,
And never let you slip away,
And their Love and affection..
Is Never Going To Fade.

Answer 4

thanks guys

Answer 5

No Problem

Answer 6

Thanks for the medal, bro!

Answer 7

Thanks for letting me help, i love poetry.

Answer 8

:)

Answer 9

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