April is the designated month for poetry. Poetry. The art of putting words together to tell a story using metaphors, similes, rhymes, meters...and mostly discretion. Despite the compilation of words, one must read to get the message the writer aims to share. Its well hidden, or sometimes as clear as day.
Not everyone likes poetry. For most, its a mundane art form. But for MANY its the air we breathe. Well not literally lol (see the hidden message?). Poetry is our way out of the world. Its our window to a peace of mind. And its how we help make sense of things. Its even used by some psychiatrists and psychologists as a form of therapy...poetry therapy
Since I've published my two collections of poetry... Collections of a See Through Soul - Portraits and Bardvillian Symphonies ... I went on an excursion. One that brought me into contact with so many powerful and dedicated poets. I've been to open mics at, Food for Thought, Juke's Juice Joint, Brownstone Books, NuYorican Cafe, open mics at Soule Restaurant, Stilettos and Sounds, and WAR hosted by the damn-she's-the-shit Jamica up in Harlem. Now be reminded, I'm NO spoken word poet. But MAN have I come across some of THE BEST poets ever. I know I haven't scratched the surface of talent, but the hand full of talents that I've met, only confirms just how appreciated poetry is to MANY.
So, in lieu of poetry month, most of us write a poem a day. 30 in 30. While I write my 30 in 30, I aim to bring you 30 poets and contributors to the poetry scene over the next 30 (well 28) days...I'm a bit behind.
Happy poetry month folks...lets keep the art alive.
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