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2008 Middle School Winner:

A SLAM poem about SLAM poetry
by Ren Norris

What is SLAM poetry?
Some words that have to rhyme in a sing-songy way?  No.
Slam Poetry is you expressing yourself
About anything in any way.
FREESTYLE
Get out on the street,
You can lay down a beat,
Get up and tap your feet.
And write whatever inspires you.
A rat-tat-tat on the door,
An eagle that soars,
Doing an everyday chore,
Or how English class is such a bore! (sarcastically)
It doesn't matter; pick anything and WRITE.
A mountain that's high
Planes reaching to the sky
Just let go and listen to that inner voice
Pour out your soul
And eat it for lunch.
Get out there
The ring ring ring ring ring ring ring on the phone
Being all alone;
In your mental zone
Let your voice be heard.
Write about music-singing from your heart
It's all art and
It's all a start
Be inspired
Be you and
Put the SLAM in poetry.