I will be presenting videos by the Binghamton University Poetry Slam team shortly, but I wanted to start off with a bonus I had from the reading at the Belmar bar. After the Slam had finished, Khamal [pronounced KHA-mal] took the opportunity to read one of my favorite poems that I wrote a few years back.
Some of you may have already read my poem I Rejoice In Me on my poetry section of this blog. For others this will be the first time. I hope you all enjoy it, as I think Khamal's reading is very close to the thoughts I had as I wrote it.
I realize that the lighting is not optimal. The Poetry Slam was lit a bit darker to add to the atmosphere of the event. But while visually it may not have the impact, the words are the most important I believe.
For those interested in learning more about the poetry slam, or interested in taking part, you can come down to the Belmar Bar in Binghamton NY on Thursday after 9pm. Most nights are open mike and everyone is welcome to read their poems. It is a very first time reader friendly poetry reading, often with guest poets from across the country and other colleges.
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