Poetry Speaks

Introduction Taylor Vinson Student at Missouri State Founder of Untamed Tongues Poetry Collective

Agenda Introductions Spoken Word Poetry Video Writing Prompt Time to share

Introduction Your name, why you write poetry, describe yourself in a color and explain why

Write an “Honest poem” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa4WTZ_58 M

Spoken word poetry emphasizes voice Performance is key Think about the message Write about who you are, how you feel Think of specific situations and use descriptive words Think of the way it sounds out loud