This is one of my most controversal poems. I get into arguments with countless people who dont condone my language or brutal honesty. Read at your discretion. I now present: Man-Eater.How can you stand the streets,while the people die at your feetand the ... full post »
CHILDREN CRYING NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DOALL THEY COULD DO IS PLAY AND GO TO SCHOOLDRUGS AND GANGS ARE A BIG ISSUEWORRYING ABOUT DYING OR SHOOTING.TEENS HAVING BABIES AND DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOLMOTHERS STEADY RUNNING TO THE RESCUESOME PARENTS ARE SEPERATEDWHI... full post »
Colombian RoseBy Zaki A. Muhammad (AKA LawndaleKid) To say that you are like a rose is to ignore your majesty. You are a veritable deity, a Goddess that has spellbound soul and heart. A dream never ending, so enchanting to wake would be tantamoun... full post »
Unbelievable By Zaki A. Muhammad (AKA LawndaleKid)2:22pm6-4-08 &... full post »
This is a spoken word piece written for performance on a recording. It is performed three times; each time the tension and frustration of the performer builds until fatigued. Originally it was meant to loop in a gallery installation.&nbs... full post »
This is a collaborative piece performed and written by Mojdeh and Laura Pawson. Engineered by Mojdeh. This piece is meant to bring attention to the absurdity in the things people say to label people who are mix-raced identified, or cross cultu... full post »
Settled within a literati-packed café in the heart of Chicago’s Andersonville hippiedom, Marc Smith--the city’s most celebrated bard and the grandfather of slam poetry—nibbles on a croissant sandwich before gruffly and rather unexpectedly declaring... full post »
Full Title: "April 1," a poem full post »
Spoken Word poet Harper Mitchell stops by the studio today to share with us her new release, "Do You Really Know" and grace our mics with some of her spoken word stylings. Join us today for a very special Vocalove session when we're joined by... full post »
