Poetry Slam Poems | Examples of Slam Poetry

I don't want to recite this poem in front of you... Probably not for the reasons you're thinking, But what do I know of what you're thinking For that matter What do you know of me? Sometimes I think I'm pretty witty with words, But what if you don't think so? I get so tired of trying to make people like me. It's...

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In defense of a poet who didn't deserve harsh words. You know the saying... 'If you have nothing nice to say..." I'll not write a reprimand for two rolling bumblers that stumbled over themselves in the last two days. Some people live in a haze, throwing shade at others, I won't throw hot coals on their heads. They'll just keep...

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This poet and her pen wish no parting, like a blessed union, as two souls, incumbent, bear junk without the other. My pen may be a bridge for vines. My pen may be a Hit in summer. My pen may be a relic by winter... Pen and poet, we unearth elegance within plain paper. We may rescue boats from falling wreck to shallows. We. captains of the Ether, lyrical...

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If I missed you What difference will it make When I’m metaphorically stuck in this irony called life like a lost piece of a puzzle If I stopped scribbling Of what gain will it be Burying myself, my feelings and pain proving the world to be strong ...

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I catch junk with a stick Whip it like batter Make it thick Set it firm in an oven brick A sleight-of-hand trick Flipping a well-rehearsed schtick Pulling it out of the fire quick Cool…then plate with a crispy breadstick Sink your teeth in…taste the kick A feast of rhyme…a bold remix Juicy lyrics on a drumstick ...

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Words dance across the canvas of my mind, Brushstrokes of meaning, colors of sound. In poetry's rhythm, art is defined Where image and language are forever bound. The painter speaks in textures, light, and shade, The poet paints with metaphor and rhyme. Both cast their visions that will never fade, Standing defiant against the rush of time. A sonnet blooms like petals on...

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Haven’t you heard Didn’t they caution I make haters Why they exist Why...

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Turquoise trees sway in my dreams Unicorns fly high with white wings Emerald dance of the music man Singing with green guitar in hand Dainty Donna an artist true blue Always doing portraits so neon new You are her subject at the poetry slam Snapping fingers words sweet peach jam...

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Hickory Dickory Duck The defenseman stole the puck He still didn’t score The game was a bore Hockey’s a game for Canucks ...

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John Fetterman appears on news feeds again Calling ‘genocide-in-Gaza’ protesters ‘dopes’ so I guess he’s including the Pope ...

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Spoken warriors, with rhythm words as their sound swords/ A poetry slam where words and body language put the audience in a sweaty heap/ the spectrum of a creative sound off between spoken word poetry rappers and new time jazz hipsters has the club bustin' to the rafters/ expressive improvised creative pace and volume on the spot...

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if you saw me the way i see myself maybe you'd get it. "count your calories, read the nutrition panels, diet, exercise," i know. believe me, i know. "it's for your health," turns into a chase after my... after your ideal weight for me. but you say it's mine. I'm afraid of dying because i worry they won't even be able to lift my casket. body positivity until you no longer fit into...

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Rescheduling to allow enough time so that what had been done in 15 minutes could be done in 7;00 minutes. Re-learning the graft is how he described the doings of "Allocated Time"! in working hours are expensive. In Lescer often their isn't enough time to accomplish what you wished or planned to do. In understanding time is set aside to show how different things are. In a relationship one...

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She lay in his arms listening to his heart knowing forever they’d never part Not time nor death will destroy their love souls now synced below and above Rhythms do flow hearts become one now so connected and won’t be undone She feels him deep he feels her more a cosmic slam dunk the perfect score tethered forever throughout all of time bodies in tune with poetry & rhyme. ...

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Unbelievable: since last we meet, something spectacular has transpired. Ladies and gentlemen we have a new Worlds Heavyweight Champion! In unbelievable fashion: with no vendettas, just pure Sports Wrestling. But the outcome will have even the the most purest wrestling pundits thinking it's an angle. Due to prior interference by Manager "Bruiser Anais Soleil, on behalf of " Preimer"Primous...

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