Poetry: “The Poem That Doesn’t Work” by Erin Knowles Chapman
A poem about a poem? Today we have from Erin Knowles Chapman a reading of a poem which all poets who scribble and struggle and rip up pages should appreciate. Listen in.
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Poem: “Kristins” by Kristin Garth
TODAY we have a short but powerful poem by a fairly new poet who knocks it, with spoken word, out of the park. “Kristins” by Kristin Garth. Guaranteed we haven’t heard the last of her. (We plan to have Kristin back soon at the New Pop Lit Open Mic microphone.) Listen in: (Painting: “Nightmare” by […]
Poem: “Let’s Make a Deal” by James Croal Jackson
NEXT UP at the microphone is widely-published Ohio poet James Croal Jackson, with a knowing poem about an experience on a television game show. What could be better! (We’ll feature three of J.C. Jackson’s poems at our main site— next month!)
Poem: “Gutter Ball” by Erin Chapman
TONIGHT Detroit-area poet Erin Knowles Chapman steps to the microphone with a stellar performance of her own poem, “Gutter Ball.” Is it just about bowling? Take a listen. (Public domain spin art by “Kungfuman.”)
Poem: “Like Denver or Wherever” by Brian Eckert
“Pioneers came west–” TODAY we have spoken word from Brian Eckert, one of the best new writers on the scene. Brian normally writes fiction– we have a terrific story of his upcoming– but he also writes striking poetry. In this case, a poem with words which provoke visual images– of Denver, and “western sky.” “Drive […]
“Cleopatra or Lady Gaga?” by Karl Wenclas
New Pop Lit editor Karl Wenclas steps up to the microphone with a reading of his poem, “Cleopatra or Lady Gaga?”
Spoken Word: Damian Rucci Live!
TODAY we feature one of the best spoken word performers in America, Damian Rucci, recorded LIVE on August 9, 2017 at Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge, New Jersey, performing “Everyone’s A Moderate Except When They’re Not.” Thanks to Damian for letting us post this.
New Pop Lit Open Mic 