Spanning the entire sports landscape, from grassroots to top-tier competition. Heavy focus on Northeast Ga.
More than just words on a page: it's about showcasing your heart. Building a portfolio of passion — work in the community, spoken word, anything that shows, 'what is it that you do?' Crafting a vision, sharing what you hope to bring to the table. It’s about the impact we want to make.
Poetry isn't just art; it's connection. It's about sharing stories, finding new ways to connect within a community already doing so much. It's taking what we all have – a unique narrative – and crafting it into something beautiful.
Poetry: more than just pretty words. It's “necessary,” a way to make sense of the world. Like Audre Lorde said, poetry isn't a luxury, it's essential. It helps us feel, heal, and connect. What does poetry mean to you?
Poetry hides in plain sight—in sounds, feelings, and unexpected places. It connects us, like being in community with amazing poets. "I see it, I hear it, I feel it." Tag a friend who needs this reminder!
It's okay to feel lost, but not to stay there. Finding that inner voice means finding your tribe, your help, your team—whatever lifts you. Growth isn't a solo journey; it's about building a support system that helps you rise.
Walking into church, he expected judgment. Instead, the pastor saw a story that needed to be told. Sometimes, the hardest experiences can become the most powerful messages. What if sharing your truth could set someone else free?
At age 5, amidst family grief over a sibling's passing, a child couldn't fully grasp the loss. Then, writing a poem in class, the reaction showed, 'what words could do.' That moment sparked a lifelong love of books and writing.
In high school, amidst mental health struggles and a su***de attempt, poetry became a lifeline. Sometimes, rediscovering what we've left behind can bring us back to ourselves. It's okay to talk about it.
Is poetry like sugar — in everything? Maybe the art form can live where you’d least expect it. It can reach people who might not be interested, but maybe that's the medicine they need.
Poetry can connect communities, bridge divides, and share freedom. For some, that means engaging with youth and the Black community, finding liberation through words, and sharing that joy with as many people as possible. "It's a way to connect...by any means."
When poetry crashes the expected party, unexpected connections ignite. A local leader found power in verse at a Mayor's meeting, proving art belongs everywhere. "Thank you for saying that" echoed, as a community celebrated poetry's unexpected AthFest debut.
Sometimes, the greatest impact comes from opening doors for others. It's about finding who to collaborate with, who to bring forward. A reminder that even in positions of power, the true measure is how many are lifted along the way.