For five days last week downtown West Palm Beach was the coolest place on earth. Or it at least it seemed that way during the 20th National Poetry Slam that brought 68 teams of mostly young poets to Clematis Street for a rolling competition that was part counterculture festival, part sporting event. Contestants declaimed from the stages of venues such … [Read more...]
Poets gear up for next week’s national slam in West Palm
Slammed by syntax. Pummeled by a poem. The world heavyweight championship of words delivered with attitude is headed for West Palm Beach in the form of the 20th annual National Poetry Slam Aug. 4 to 8. And yes, fans, this is a competition every bit as heated as baseball or boxing. "This is blood, sweat and tears poetry delivered live inches from your … [Read more...]