performance poetry

Performance Poetry is poetry out loud; poems brought from the page to the stage.

Uncommon Art
A portrait of a girl lost in her thoughts A brushstroke tells of the times she forgot The painting is a canvas upon her life
By Ksenia Kozhenkova3 years ago in Poets
Alien World
The sky so bright, high in the air, A sight so foreign and so rare. The sun glows so strong it's hard to observe, Lighting up an alien scene on an alien curve.
By Ksenia Kozhenkova3 years ago in Poets
Conversing With The Imposter
It's a constant struggle , fighting and wrestling (Is it really necessary to say. fighting AND wrestling?) ... Anyway, what was I trying to say? Oh yes, that's right, it's a constant depressing struggle, at times , dealing with the imposter, the asshole. The one that makes me question my every move . The imposter deep inside. Lurking there, reminding me
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Poets
Tolerated Chore
Author's Notes: This poem was a comment inspired by the work "Look Me In The Eyes," written by Sam Eliza Green. Please, go and read her poem. Thank You.
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets
Poems don't have to be
Author's Notes: This poem was inspired by Max J's "This is what They say." Please go and read Max J's poem. Thank You.
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets
The advantageous nature of digging one’s own grave
are we short-sighted in nature or by nature Or by your short-sighted gleaning? You cut me piece by piece You sliced my well-worn mask,
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Poets
Tilled Land
The fruits of our labors will either give us pain or something to savor. The fruits of one's labor will always attract others to the fray.
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets
Rare without them
I have to say It's a rare day To see the time go by As I stare in my eyes Upon the mirror's reflection And think of myself and
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets
Rhodium
Diamonds are neither precious nor rare They may be hard, But they are neither precious nor rare Rhodium is both precious and rare
By Gal Mux3 years ago in Poets
Light Painting
He peers out in the darkness, glowing in the night. Illuminating a secret world of luminescent light. A rainbow of fluorescence, shimmering within the dark.
By Ksenia Kozhenkova3 years ago in Poets
Painting Alive
A captivating painting with a view so rare, It seemed to move and alive it became. The colors dancing and the shapes they flared,
By Ksenia Kozhenkova3 years ago in Poets
I hate that...
I hate that on YouTube a lot of people in the comments section are trying to have a fight. I hate that YouTube removed the button and visibility of dislikes.
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Poets