Publisher's Synopsis
When poets enter a poetry slam or attend an open mic, they pour their entire heart and soul out to the audience and usually leave it all on the stage. words are arranged and rearranged in a manner that the author intends for the audience to experience what they want them to experience and feel at the time. The ride usually ends at the end of the night, when the mic is packed up to head to its next destination. With this book, the journey continues right into your own living room. Spoken Word, is a collection of some of the most poignant and life changing pieces ever used on various stages in Chicago. From love and music to faith and tributes to Chicago, this book gives each reader a rare opportunity to create their own cadence, feel their own rhythms and imagine themselves on the stage. Wherever these poems made lead you, it is definitely a journey worth taking.
