As the third place winner of the poetry slam, I have some comments about the article written for it.
First, I thought the picture that was taken of all us receiving our certificate on stage should have been part of the article, maybe placed below the picture of the first place winner.
Second, the names of all 15 poets that read in the first round should have been printed and the names of the poets who made it to the second round as well.
I know that it took a lot of guts for them to have read their stuff. They deserve to be recognized not just mentioned.
Thirdly, I would just like to comment on the first line that was written about me which said “Her poetry revealed more about her blue hair and fashion sense.” This statement made me throw the paper to the floor.
My blue hair and fashion sense is a big part of my personality yes, but it had nothing to do with the poems I performed that day.
My hair and fashion did not reveal what my poems were about and the message I was getting across.
The audience and the judges knew what my poetry did reveal - it was my heart-felt emotion, my powerful voice that I projected; that I took the time to actually memorize all three of my pieces; how much of myself I gave on that stage; how hard I worked and the effort I put in.
So to say that my hair and style was what my poetry was about is a huge slap in the face. (Makes me feel my hard work was all for nothing, if that’s all that was seen).
I’m not too sure what Leslie Council (opinion) was trying to get across...
Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that an article was even written about the slam, but I’m so disappointed in how it was written.
Cassie Galvan, EPCC student
