Poetry is the voice!
In 1996, the Academy of American Poets deemed April National Poetry Month. This is a national celebration that is designed to bring this art from the underground to the mainstream. It focuses on the heritage, the poets, the books, and every other aspect of the art. According to The Academy of American Poets, there are several goals that are hoped to be achieved during this month long celebration. Among other things, it hopes to shine the spotlight on poets of the past and present, who's legacies have helped make poetry what it is today. It also encourages the incorporation of poetry in education and in the media.
So How Can You Celebrate?
There are many ways you can participate in this celebration. You can start by picking up some poetry books or researching poets online. Even if you don't consider yourself a poet, try putting pen to paper and writing something of your own. Use some of your favorite things (objects, people, music, colors, ect) to be the inspiration you need to create. Visit some of you local poetry spots like coffee shops, book stores, restaurants, or bars that have open mics or book readings. Perhaps you can even organize your own poetry slam or open mic if no where around you supports this movement. (Click Here for more ideas)
Try the "Writer's Ink Challenge"
This year, I have decided to try and get everyone I possibly could involved in this celebration. Therefore, I have taken a few ideas from people and turned them into a 30 Day Event. Do you think you can step up to the challenge?
Part One:
The Challenge
I encourage everyone to sit down for a few minutes at a time and try to write ONE poem a day, everyday, for the entire month of April. These poems don't have to be long, "deep," or complicated. It can be 2 lines, 10 lines, 30 lines, or what seems to be a never ending poem. It can be in the form of Haiku, a story, a song, or a mixture of the many forms of poetry. Just take the time to see what kind of art you can create using every day life as your inspiration. Sometimes, the end result won't seem pretty to you, but the truth is, poetry, in any form is beautiful. Just give it a try!
Part Two:
The Activity
This is your chance to show off your talent. I encourage you to submit one of the pieces you came up to writers_inkorporated@yahoo.com so that it can be posted on writersinkorporated.tumblr.com. Along with your poem or song, I would like for you to include your name (for full credit), your website, a picture (neither are required), and any other information of choice, to be posted on the site, -OR- you can submit your work anonymously. It is all completely up to you! I do recommend that you copyright you work before submission but it is not required. Writers Inkorporated will give full credit for any of the work submitted.
MY AIM
The purpose of this is to shine light on the talent in this country (or world depending on where you're from). I want to be able to showcase the different styles that people have, the different views and opinions on a wide range of topics, and the different forms of poetry that there are. Lastly, this is an attempt to get everyone involved in the celebration of this art. I would LOVE to be able to post ATLEAST ONE poem a day and I can promise that I WILL POST EVERY submission I receive; no one will be left out. Are you ready?!
Ready? Set? Write....
*~Writers Ink~*
-Submit any questions, comments, concerns and POEMS to writers_inkorporated@yahoo.com
-All submissions can be read at writersinkorporated.tumblr.com
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