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Proud

Dear Raison D'etre,

I just want to say how proud I am of you all last night at our very first poetry slam. You set the bar so high by not asking, but commanding attention from the crowd.

You showcased your heart and spoke life into ours. 

I can still feel its beat pulsating through the audience. 

You gave us life as your words flowed through our veins. 

Circulating, as it did some permanent damage to our brain.

Never have I seen such inspiration

You're nothing short of greatness

as manifested through your pages

You spoke poetry into life

you spoke it to existence

and now I know the reason

The Reason for Existence

It's Tomorrow!!!

Our very first poetry slam competition is tomorrow!! I know that we have all been stressed, with this and testing going on at the same time. But even through all of this, you have maintained your composure. And despite hard times, I see you work even harder. I am so proud of the way you are able to channel your energy into your writing. I admire the way you all are able to open up your heart and share your stories. Pain. No shame. 

You

are

so

brave

I love that you all are able to come together in an atmosphere of love and understanding. Not judging. I'm moved by the way you extend your arm out to one another to say, "hey, you're not alone. Me too. Let's walk this road together". 

Know that your story is priceless

 I just want to say that in the short weeks I have known you, I have seen you all grow so much. I am so proud of the way you always strive to be better not just as writers or performers, but as people as well. Thank you for allowing me insight into your heart. 

With that said, here are some things I want you to remember:

Remember that poetry is our reason to de-stress,

to express

our reason to have fun

 to connect

communicate

to empower

inspire

love

heal

REMEMBER THAT POETRY IS OUR REASON FOR EXISTING

Now go out and share your story

 and while you share yours,

 make new ones too

Breathe

Have fun

Be silly, unique

Appreciate the different types of people you'll meet

I know you can do this

I believe in you

This is your moment

Love, Ms. Wu

Take Notes Info Session!

Information and advice for the poetry slam

Just goofin'

Slam Battle!

Since there are limited number of spots for the "Take Notes" competition on April 18th, we will have a Poetry Battle with some people tomorrow during our meeting.

Be prepared because you might be chosen to battle! Have a poem memorized and ready to be performed by tomorrow! No excuses!