spoken word

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Different Types of the Same Language

Madison Ogashi @MaddiOashi (183) • United States 12 Aug 15

My last post about language on the computers and such, made me think of something else in the foreign language area. I suspect everybody in the world is aware of the immigration problem here in America. Spanish everywhere! I'd...

language barrier

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The Printed Word is a Medium

bloggeroo @bloggeroo (2167) • Philippines 13 Apr 13

The printed word is a medium. This is what Marshall McLuhan said. And as such, it will contain another form of medium. Understanding this insight is the key to achieving success with our writing especially in the digital...

marshall mcluhan

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Spoken Word

innerfatboy3 @innerfatboy3 (18) • United States 2 Apr 13

im sure many people have heard of this, but for those whole havent, its pretty much just someone reading poetry with music playing in the background. think of it as hiphop, with more meaning. you really have to pay attention cause...

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Slam Poem- Please critique...

cripfemme @cripfemme (7698) • United States 21 Jan 09

This is a poem I'm going to use in a poetry Slam this Sunday, if I can get accommodated properly due to my speech impairment. It'll be my first official Slam ever. I'm not expecting to win, although it's nice to dream about that,...

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Written Word or Spoken????

deeesfamilyvalues @deeesfamilyvalues (318) • United States 11 Oct 08

I find myself listening to books when I am busy. When I am driving and working. As a child I used to fall asleep to the good old fashion classics. Do you feel that audio books are just as important as the hard copy? Do you get as...

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"The Death of Light - Birth of Darkness"

zenmachado @zenmachado (1617) • United States 9 Feb 08

"The Death of Light - Birth of Darkness" Im depleted of joy Hope has perished, to extinction I think the end is near - zen

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Spoken Word Poetry - The Wide Gate

darkangel079 @darkangel079 (1488) • United States 5 Feb 08

The wolves pack, the sheeps scattered... A crushed soul inside I'm battered... A loud cry, the legions in me gather... Twisted in confusion of what matters... I go through life like I'm climbing a ladder... Dark clouds inside...

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Spoken Word Poetry - Beautiful Pinays Of The Philippines

darkangel079 @darkangel079 (1488) • United States 30 Jan 08

From the north to the south islands, Walking through the streets, towns & highlands, long black hair, eyes like diamonds, precious brown skin, i remain silent beauty roars out louder than lions the days of good life back then...

beautiful pinays

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Favorite word

twix @teison2 (5921) • Norway 22 Jun 07

Do you have a favorite word? I mean, a word that you use all the time. One that you sneak into almost every sentence when you speak? has it been like that for long, or do you change the word once in a while?

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Henry Rollins: Rock Star or Spoken Word Icon?

freak369 @freak369 (5112) • United States 16 Jun 07

Which Henry are you into? The loud, screaming and barefoot rock icon or the slightly mild mannered and mellow spoken word legend? I have been lucky enough to see him perform both on stage with The Rollins Band and when he was...

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For those that like to write when trouble comes their way...

MissDeeDee @MissDeeDee (1) • United States 20 Mar 07

I have found that I have a knack for writing. I am also trying my hand at spoken word. I would love to read the experiences of others who do the same thing. If you feel lead to do so, post some of your works!! (I suggest posting...

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The Morning After

rainyl @rainyl (671) • United States 21 Nov 06

The sun peeks through the blinds I am here lying in your arms It is the morning after So peaceful, wonderful, satisfying The next part is so hard U will leave my side After our love making all night long Once again it...