Power Poetry
There is power in poetry. Get personal and record your thoughts on the environmental crisis we face.
2021 Power Poetry Winner: "Double Trouble"
A film by Fiapule and Sesa Amosa! The arts and spoken word have tremendous power to influence and inspire people. In this fantastic film, Fiapule and Sesa use their creative voice to raise an environmental message about pollution.
Ideas to Jumpstart Your Thinking
Spoken-word poetry is a powerful art form to express environmental concerns. Words are catalysts that can change the way people look at the world. Poets can use grief, anger, hope, and other feelings to convey their message. Make your mark on this earth by submitting a poem to educate others on climate change.
Resources
- How to workshop a poem in 5 steps
- Poetry terms/syntax you can incorporate into your poem
- The complete guide to literary movements
- 7 famous poems about nature and the environment
Tip
Speak from the heart and record yourself in nature and feel free to mix in b-roll of the environment and sustainability in your video. The musical score you select can help convey your message.
Examples of Environmental Slam Poetry
"Earthrise" by Amanda Gorman
"It is a hope that implores us at an uncompromising core to keep rising up for an Earth more than worth fighting for."
"Dear Future Generations: Sorry" by Prince Ea
"Earth’s Plea: a Poem" by Jalia Cerff
This powerful spoken word poem, performed by youth advocate Jaiia Cerff, is a perfect reminder of the simple things that make our world a better place.
"If Only" by Shea
"Environmental poem 'cause I'm feeling the nature run through my veins today." ~Shea
Power Poetry Class of 2021
2021 Power Poetry Winner: "Double Trouble"
A film by Fiapule and Sesa Amosa! The arts and spoken word have tremendous power to influence and inspire people. In this fantastic film, Fiapule and Sesa use their creative voice to raise an environmental message about pollution.
Power Poetry Runner Up: "I am Earth"
A film by Charlie Yamamoto. In this short film, planet Earth tells its viewers all that it provides and what will happen if we don't take care of it.
Power Poetry Finalist: "This is Our Earth"
A film by Lynntram Nguyen. This short film poses the question: If we're grateful for everything that nature provides us, why are we ruining it with deforestation, pollution, and ozone depletion?