An Open Letter to Every Slam Poet Ever

[scottwoods]

To everyone who has ever slammed poetry:

I’m pulling a President’s card today by lodging an executive request of the whole of the Slam community: I am imploring all Old School slammers to re-take Slam stages next year.

Nationals, iWPS, WOWps, local level, regionals…I want to see Slam’s founders/old guard/old school/veterans in them.

I want those don’t

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[scottwoods]

Addendum:

I cannot tell you how much Slam has given to me personally in the years I've been invovled. my best friends are poetry people. My resume is a poetry resume. I have seen and done mroe than I would have ever done without it.
This call is the least I can give back to Slam.

If even a mere 20 old schoolers jump on this, I'm happy.

#C'monSon.

[sancochao]

The American President. I'll have a coca-cola. Rocks, with a twist.

Re: #C'monSon.

[scottwoods]

You got it!

Re: #C'monSon.

[sancochao]

I meant a twist of Bacardi, of course. ;-)

[givemelaughter]

can i share this link?

[scottwoods]

Spread this far and wide, please!

[anonymous]

Hey Scott,

Just slammed for the first time in like 2 years last week. Came in second by giving the audience a choice of 2 poems and they picked the one I knew would lose. As Damien Flores said after the judging, "Judging by Don's poem choice, he doesn't need $100." I was just having fun...will probably slam occasionally all year. Bring back the veterans!

Don McIver

[scottwoods]

Yay Don! It's good to know you were in the mix, bro.

[ext_779597]

American President... oh wait... darn i missed it... Loved the movie... and loved your message. I know exactly who i want to send this message too. Thanks Scott. :)

[scottwoods]

No, thank you!