About Us
Mission
Button Poetry is committed to
developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution,
promotion and fundraising for performance poetry.
Vision
We seek to showcase the power and
diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and broadcasting
the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden
poetry’s audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of
cultural appreciation for the art form.
What we actually do
Button produces and distributes
poetry media, including: video from local and national events,
chapbooks, collaborative audio recordings, scholarship and criticism,
and many other products.Read more: http://buttonpoetry.com/about-us/
Performance poetry and/or poetry slams are great entertainment when done well. I don't have the cojones to do it.
After my two older sisters, my dad was quietly happy to give us to anyone who asked. I developed my own spunk and know how to take care of myself. Much better scenario than relying on someone else.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great performance. He uses his eyes, and movements, and volume to get cross the message.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, I don't have the courage to do that.