Plenty of writers have tackled the story of the Fall from the Garden of Eden. Try it yourself, as a persona poem –but write it from the perspective of someone (or something) who was there and doesn’t understand what’s happening or why it’s important.
The 2013 National Poetry Slam is coming to Boston in August!
The world's largest poetry slam kicks off in Boston on August 12, with competition, showcases, and workshops continuing from August 13-17.
Check out all the details at nationalpoetryslam.com!
Upcoming Shows
- Cantab Feature for Wednesday, May 29, 2013: World Qualifier Finals
The final night of the Boston Poetry Slam World Qualifier: eight poets go four rounds to see who will win the chance to rep the venue at IWPS this October. $5 cover tonight to raise funds to send the winner to the Individual World Poetry Slam.
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Announcing the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team!

Ed Wilkinson, Omoizele Okoawo, Jade Sylvan, Nora Meiners, and Sean Patrick Mulroy will represent the home team at the 2013 National Poetry Slam, right here in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville this August!Check out nationalpoetryslam.com for more info on the tournament, or see the team's bio page for more information on this amazing fivesome.

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