Quick, get the blood pressure pump! It’s time to give poetry a check up. Is poetry alive and evolving? We see it pulsing through ceremony, protest, and community. Oral, visual, digital. Embodied, thriving in slam circles and whispered truths. Listen as these poets see the future of poetry as decolonial, inclusive, and deeply local. Hear voices reclaiming rhythm, language, and story. Poets shift from archive to action, canon to kinship. Poetry’s vital signs are strong. It’s pulsing everywhere. Content Warning: Most poetry events are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.
