This is why I started writing poetry.
Aug. 29th, 2007 02:39 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
morrigirlI love this quote attributed to Migel Algarin. Found it in this highly readable history of the 90's spoken word movement.
The philosophy and purpose…has always been to reveal poetry as a living art…Poetry is not finding its way, it has found its way, back into everyday life. It is not only meaningful, it is also fun…It's not a floating head above a lectern. It's about getting people excited, about what you say and how you say it. The word is so good, it reminds you that no matter how bizarre life gets, you need poetry.
The philosophy and purpose…has always been to reveal poetry as a living art…Poetry is not finding its way, it has found its way, back into everyday life. It is not only meaningful, it is also fun…It's not a floating head above a lectern. It's about getting people excited, about what you say and how you say it. The word is so good, it reminds you that no matter how bizarre life gets, you need poetry.
