When my sister invited me to accompany her to a poetry slam, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've never been to a poetry slam and never really thought much about poetry. But, I figured I had nothing better to do so why not, right? When we first arrived to the location, Anonymous Guitars in Sunrise, I still wasn't sure if I was going to like the evening. It was hot, kinda sketchy, and the chips I got out of the vending machine were expired. Fast forward 30 minutes, and wow. I was blown away by the talent and experiences that these young adults have been through.
There were about ten or more different poets that performed that night, and every single performance was phenomenal. It was eye-opening to listen to these performances and learn about some of the experiences the performers went through. Growing up, I was pretty sheltered and never really knew anyone who has lost a loved one, knew someone who was incarcerated, or even had friends that talked about divorce. But in this one night, I heard the emotions that surround such events.
The best part about these performances was the lesson that each piece provided. Although many were inspired by negative events, the poets reminded the crowd to take each situation, learn from it, and better yourself. It was inspiring to witness the passion of such young individuals and watching them grow with their art.
Love,
Jenny V
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