Below you will find poems and profiles of the Spoken Word poets featured by Speakyoursoul.org. The Written Word section of this site also features a group of talented poets - visit the "think" page to learn more.
March's Featured Spoken Word Poet
Katie Kirkwood Meyers Katie brings a fresh new voice to the Tacoma Poetry scene, with honest and skillful poetry on history, gender, and living with purpose. Katie's Poet Page.
Intimacy
Speak Your Soul Featured Poets
6 Deep the Messenger Elijah, also known as "6 Deep the Messenger," performs musical and rhythmic poetry on themes of culture, injustice and faith. 6 Deep's Poet Page.
Contemplations
Antonio Edwards Motivated by the power of education, faith, and a drive for social equality, Antonio inspires Tacoma with wise, powerful and entertaining poetry. Antonio's Poet Page.
Hilltopia
Carlos Andrés Gómez Carlos draws attention to challenging and often ignored social issues through spoken word and ignites, empowers and inspires his listeners. Carlos' Poet Page.
Click here to listen Carlos' poetry on his MySpace page.
Darron Cambra Darron Cambra is the Arts & Education Director for Youth Speaks Hawai'i and he delivers honest, personal poetry with strong rhythms and raw emotion. Darron's Poet Page.
Scars
Gwendolyn Faye Gwen performs vibrant and musical poetry on themes such as the adventure of love, the power of faith, and the art of writing. Gwen's Poet Page.
Mystery Solved
Josh Rizeberg Blending Spoken Word and Hip Hop styles, Josh delivers poems that range from politically provocative to sensitive and sensual. Josh's Poet Page.
Word to Your Mother
Katie Kirkwood Meyers Katie brings a fresh new voice to the Tacoma Poetry scene, with honest and skillful poetry on history, gender, and living with purpose. Katie's Poet Page.
Intimacy
Kimberly Dark Exploring themes of gender, sexuality, poverty & privilege, Kimberly's work blends humor, poetry, story-telling & education to stimulate social analysis & action. Kimberly's Poet Page.
Pele
Marshall Zar Marshall is the host of a new poetry, music & dance event in Pahoa and writes poetry that fuses satire, gratitude and lyricism. Marshall's Poet Page.
As I Lay Dying
Rajnii Former host of The Poetry Experience in Tacoma, Rajnii performs poems that challenge social and racial stereotypes all over Washington. Rajnii's Poet Page.
Anti-Fear Black Man Brigade
Robert Lashley A Rosenthal Fellow and gifted performer, Robert delivers emotionally charged poetry with authenticity, intensity, and precision. Robert's Poet Page.
Blues for Big Momma
Vanilla Soul Luke, aka "Vanilla Soul," fuses his interests in theatre, poetry, and social issues to create moving and inspiring Spoken Word poetry. Luke's Poet Page.
Message From Home
Zach Street Zach performs poetry on topics such as justice, religion, science, and equality and encourages listeners to both open and speak their minds. Zach's Poet Page.
