World-class poems
where
poets
speak
More people than ever are slowly but surely turning their ears toward poetry -Saul williams
poets speak
poetry is alive
All poetry starts on a page. Sometimes multiple poems on one page. After awhile, the poets want someone to hear their poem! The Poets Speak series, allows us to listen to poets stories, takes us through their first process of getting their poetry heard.
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2025 schedule
poetry for all
Poetry Slams + Workshops
Monthly poetry competition open to all poets to perform their poetry and qualify them to join the National Saint Louis Poetry Slam Team.
poetry labs
Poetry workshop for new poem creation that help all poets improve their creative writing.
Poet meet ups
Poets gather to socialize at popular local venues and cypher before leaving. A fun night of hanging with poets.
youth poetry
Supporting the youth poets open mic night, Brave New Voices competition, Saint Louis youth poet laureates and VerbQuake (Youth Poetry Slam) programing
chapbook club
Chapbook club that encourages poets to read more works of other poets and share our thoughts about the work.
community outreach 2025
Annual poet outreach community service day! Poets that have participated in poetry slams and gatherings are asked to volunteer time to help an organization that services the Saint Louis, Mo and Metro area.
sidewalk poetry series 2025
Taking poetry slams to the streets! This series explores local areas to expose random people to the world of spoken word performance with the street audience choosing their favorite poet!
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slam poet rank
Best poet Experience
Each poetry slam a poet is prized with 1st place and enters the rank list for the grand slam. These are the 1st place poets and total points for season 31
Slam 1
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Slam 2
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Slam 3
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Slam 4
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Slam 5
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Slam 6
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Slam 7
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Slam 8
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