My Poetry
(of the Slam Variety)
I’ve written a lot of bad poetry over the years. A lot. Most of it hasn’t seen the light of day. However, my wife has unfortunately received more than her fair share, especially during our dating relationship. Stylistically, I’ve run everything from iambic pentameter to haikus to free verse that would make e e cummings eat his hat. But like any creative kid who came of age in the 90’s, I too have a great affinity for slam poetry, and there are times the urge to write one overcomes me to this day. These might still not be good, but they were at least good enough to be performed, even outside of an indie coffee house.
“To be known is to be loved and to be loved is to be known. Otherwise, what’s the point in doing either one of them in the first place?” Performed by Erin Moon
“We don’t always know much, but we always know this: we live a life not risk-free but one where we’re free to risk.” Performed by Vandell Lloyd
“Stop concerning yourself with what’s good, better, noble or nice. Set all that aside and just focus on how you might think like Christ.”