Spoken Word

Spoken words make up ONLY 7% of our communication. With so much communication done electronically – email, text, social media and websites – with just the written (spoken) word and no visual cues to support what we say, misunderstandings happen too often.

Giving an indepth look at spoken word poetry and raising the question, "Why haven't we heard spoken word aired on the radio?"

Thoughts produce words, words produce actions, actions produce our lives. That's the cycle any way you look at it.

Poetry, spoken word and poetry slams can be found alive and well all over San Francisco and the Bay Area. Verbal expressionism still draws in a crowd, and it is interesting to hear the current buzz and issues in the status quo.

Here is a thought-provoking documentary on the spoken word by the award-winning director of the Graffiti Verite documentary series. It features interviews and performances by Southern California Spoken Word Artists.

The screams my cries the many times The efforts of knowing in my lies The broken heart's in two it's torn The desperate me in needing you The heavy weight on my plate The cries of wolf in many words

Taalam Acey is an international spoken word recording artist who is educating minds while entertaining and uplifting the spirit, according to livepoets.com. As a poet myself, I've come to know of Taalam Acey through social networking.

Traditional hip hop may be dead, but spoken word poetry is on the rise. Spoken word takes on many forms of expression.

Are you tired of listening to the same old radio stations? Then log on today to hear fresh, unique voices of a new generation. Use the internet to tap into the undiscovered talented poets and artists waiting to hear from you.

Meddling is the same as lying with biting bugs.

In times of change, you will feel more secure and in control of your path when you allow for the gift of God's energy to comfort and guide you. There is no harm in trusting a Higher Power.

Having trust issues with other people can be very limiting to your own path to happiness. There are many times when these insecurities are valid, however, there are also numerous times when you may be over analyzing.

Being aggressive can be a great thing when it comes to changing any negative course of direction you might be on. Normally, Spirit would be telling you to take a more serene or cerebral approach.

Arguing or debating an issue you strongly believe in can be a great opportunity to educate others and gain support for your agenda. However, many people let emotion and hearsay cloud their argument to the point that it may even be counterproductive.

This is a poem about being lost in your mind and questioning all of your daily decisions. I find that sometimes writing about negativity helps resolve any issues that you are having.

Love, Romance, Poem, Proposal. A poem man's feelings before he proposes to her.

There is a corner cafe in Evanston that hosts open mics for poetry on Mondays. If you like poetry you may enjoy the occasion.

In a modern society that still believes in a Creation without a Creator, I refuse to believe that the world was form by accident.

A poem about wanting to say what you need to say to a person you love/like, but struggle to let the words out.

What words can do