Not all poetry wants to be storytelling. And not all storytelling wants to be poetry. But great storytellers and great poets share something in common: They had something to say, and did. Sarah Kay commongreatpoet Change image and share on social
Artistry is important. Skill, hard work, rewriting, editing, and careful, careful craft: All of these are necessary. These are what separate the beginners from experienced artists. Sarah Kay artistartistrybeginner Change image and share on social
If I should have a daughter, instead of 'Mom,' she's gonna call me 'Point B,' because that way she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I'm going to paint solar systems on the backs of her hands so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say, 'Oh, I know that like the back of my hand.' Sarah Kay backcalldaughter share on social
Women don't have to be defined by others. We have the power to define ourselves: by telling our own stories, in our own words, with our own voices. Sarah Kay definepowerstory Change image and share on social
I think there is a human instinct to tell stories, no matter who you are or where you live. Sarah Kay humaninstinctlive Change image and share on social
At this point in my life - age 24 - I have chosen a fairly strange path that not many are walking. I am a professional spoken word poet who tours the world performing and teaching. I run an organization called Project VOICE dedicated to using this art form as an education and empowerment tool in schools and communities of all kinds. Sarah Kay ageartcall share on social
Sometimes the only way I know how to work through something is by writing a poem. And sometimes I get to the end of the poem and look back and go, 'Oh, that's what this is all about,' and sometimes I get to the end of the poem and haven't solved anything, but at least I have a new poem out of it. Sarah Kay backendpoem share on social
Most days it feels as if the world is whirling around me and I am standing still. In slow motion, I watch the colors blur; people and faces all become a massive wash. Sarah Kay blurcolorday Change image and share on social
To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories. Sarah Kay couragecuriosityhand Change image and share on social
I have always liked coming home and sharing what has happened that day with my loved ones. I like comparing notes. I know other people do, too. I think there is a human instinct to tell stories, no matter who you are or where you live. Sarah Kay comecompareday share on social