Jessica Arteaga Poet Rhyme

Wam Bam Thank You Slam

I know I'm not the only one that thought WTF?
That's right WHY THIS FAIL
Cause right now I'm turning on my light bulb
and tipping this pail

Now from what I understand slam was using your voice
grabbing a microphone and talking a choice
Taking a stand
against the man
you could the feel the shake inside the palm of your hand

but don't mistake me
decisions were made
but I just don't agree

Like a 
liberation was made and no one had the key
did you see any slaves?
No one needed any pity
Now I feel some of us how to get down right gritty

Another thing I knew is slam is on the spot
busting a rhyme
don't take your time
or your sweat would roll down and your face would be hot

Don't underestimate me
The words written on a page is classed poetry
But If you can't gauge out your mouth
How else would this type of form be placed out?

Like a
medication was given without a prescription
I didn't see any patients
Who had this jurisdiction?

I thought a voice was a freedom
and a hand could use a pen
Tossing back points so they could just redeem them
and this is how all the colors blend

I thought poetry was a feeling
or a thought one heard
maybe riddle
so others could get the words
but I know all places have rules
And I will abide
but I already know I am the justified!

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Matthew Pawlak July 23, 2010 at 8:20 PM Amazing poem!!!! I am blown away by your diverse word choice. I love slams and am grateful to be able to read such a well penned poem. Also, thanks for your kind words on my poem. Wish you the best, Matt

Poet Destroyer A July 22, 2010 at 1:52 PM good one Jessica,, wow!! i thought you did not enjoy the slams,,,lol,,well glad not every one is against me... or it,,hey i am leaving you some soup maill,, loved youe poem,..p.d.

Daniel Cwiak July 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM I do not pretend to understand slam, especially when it is not listed in the form of poetry section to explain. This is a good rhyme regarding it...as you make it sound so easy to read. Great write. Dan C ps. Thanks for your comments on my work.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 22, 2010 at 1:38 AM Hi Jessica :) I was totally surprised as well to find out that slam form has been removed...I think you made your point across here very well, and I enjoyed reading this too-- I totally agree with you about how poetry is about feeling-- I am no expert in slam but it comes across to me as something that is just spontaneous and free...glad that you voiced out your feelings here! keep on writing! -- nikko :)

Mike Patrick July 21, 2010 at 11:31 PM i'm glad :P you smiling makes me smile <3 i agree completely with slam being a legit form... any form should be accepted as long as it is poetic. it hasnt ever been about form though... its about emotion and feelings of the words. glad you enjoyed it hope you continue to in the future as well. good day <3

Andrea Dietrich July 21, 2010 at 9:42 PM Hey, Jessica. I don't know much about slam. I barely just learned it's done only in the streets and rarely written down. I think you have every right to slam. It's good to have your own things you believe in. (just hope everyone obeys the rules so they can all stay) I feel bad about all the stuff going on here at Soup lately and I hope the community will stay strong and treat each other with respect. LUv, Andrea/ ps. I enjoyed reading this.