What is spoken word and how can we use it to express how we feel? Watch the videos below to find out more about the art form, and learn how to write spoken word poetry.

Some spoken word poets use their bodies as well to add sounds such as tapping their feet, or patting parts of their body to make a human drum. Others speak in different voices and ‘play ...

It’s quick and easy to create an anthology of poems—on a specific theme or a collection of favorites—to share with students or friends. You can share anthologies via the URLs or embed them in a web ...

William Shakespeare is the bestselling poet of all time. The word 'poetry' is from the Greek term poiesis, which means 'making'. The oldest written poem is the Epic of Gilgamesh originating from ...

especially poetry. They are versatile and can be enjoyed by any age group. This resource includes: How to make poetry stones (estimated time: 30 mins) Suggested words Ideas for using poetry stones ...

let alone a pub filled with expectant poetry fans? Most spoken word open mic nights will do their best to make newcomers feel at home. ‘We [Inky Fingers] put a lot of effort into supporting ...

Here’s another poem made famous by the film Dead Poets Society—and by the ... And just like a great uplifting melody, this poem flows smoothly with words of encouragement spoken by a mother to her son ...

The money was raised from a tribute poem that Martin Quinn, Honorary Secretary of the Tipperary Peace Convention, composed in ...

WIRRAL Poetry Festival returns this week with 17 events for people to enjoy. Starting today (Thursday, October 3), on National Poetry Day, and running until Sunday (October 6) the festival aims to ...

Start with your own body, the small bones of the hands moving toward the inlets of the fingers. Wanting it too much invites haste. You must love what is raw and hungered for. Think of the crab cake as ...