Slam Poetry as Life Affirming

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[Lawrence student Tierra] Masupha further elaborates on the difference between slam poetry and regular poetry: “Reading a poem doesn’t have the same expression, life and originality. But performing a poem has expression, life and originality. Slam poetry can’t be written by anyone but you. It’s your thoughts, words, ideas and emotions and no one else’s. Slam poetry gives the inner voice volume.”

Reference: Newly established Slam Poetry Club hosts first open mic event.

I love that slam poetry crops up among university students.  There are all sorts of creative ways and avenues for young people to voice their souls, allay their fears, and empower themselves.  As long as these ways and avenues are life-affirming, even if brutal and raw, then the sky is the limit.  Among them, slam poetry keeps young people on the right side of the tracks.