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Sarah Kay Quotes

I have seen the best of you and the worst of you, and I choose both Picture Quote #1

Nothing is as universal as some good scatalogical humor. Even if it means having to be a little silly or cheeky, I think it is worth it Picture Quote #1

Part of what I try to do in schools is take poetry off of a pedestal and make it a little more accessible and approachable Picture Quote #1

Is there a word for the moment you win tug-of-war? When the weight gives, and all that extra rope comes hurtling towards you, how even though you’ve won, you still end up with muddy knees and burns on your hands? Is there a word for that? I wish there was Picture Quote #1

I write poetry to figure things out. Any time I’m trying to wrap my head around something, poetry is like a puzzle-solving strategy for me Picture Quote #1

I write about love and family a lot, because I’m always trying to figure those things out. At different points in my life, just when I think I’ve finished writing about it, the dynamics shift, and then I have a whole new set of questions and worries and misunderstandings to wrestle with Picture Quote #1

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At this point in my life - age 24 - I have chosen a fairly strange path that not many are walking. I am a professional spoken word poet who tours the world performing and teaching. I run an organization called Project VOICE dedicated to using this art form as an education and empowerment tool in schools and communities of all kinds Picture Quote #1

I have always liked coming home and sharing what has happened that day with my loved ones. I like comparing notes. I know other people do, too. I think there is a human instinct to tell stories, no matter who you are or where you live Picture Quote #1

Ever since I was little, I’ve loved making hand-made cards and presents and arts and crafts for people Picture Quote #1

I often tell people to stop being afraid of writing bad poetry, or bad anything. I think that a lot of times, when people claim that they have writer’s block, or that they get stuck, it’s just because they’re scared of writing bad things Picture Quote #1

Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away Picture Quote #1

Perusing colorful storylines on the backs of book jackets, I realized that none of them could possibly be as dramatic as my life to date. Then sadly, I also realized I could never find the ending of my story from the safety of an armchair Picture Quote #1

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When I hear other people’s stories, I like to believe that they contribute to my ‘Encyclopedia of Human Experience.’ The stories I hear help me expand my definition of what love is, what pain feels like, what sacrifice means, what laughter can do Picture Quote #1

To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others’ stories Picture Quote #1

This is how I disappear in pieces.This is how I leave while not moving from my seat.This is how I dance away.This is how I’m gone before you wake Picture Quote #1

No matter your wreckage. There will be someone to find you beautiful, despite the cruddy metal. Your ruin is not to be hidden behind paint and canvas. Let them see the cracks. Someone will come to sing into these empty spaces Picture Quote #1

I write poems to figure things out Picture Quote #1

One of my highest priorities as an educator is to be as inclusive as possible Picture Quote #1

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One thing that I believe is that every time I write something, I am taking the time to celebrate. Even if I am writing a sad story or an angry poem, I am still giving those stories my time and attention Picture Quote #1

Hands learn more than minds do, hands learn how to hold other hands Picture Quote #1

It does not matter how strong your gravity is, we were always meant to fly Picture Quote #1

It is equally important to listen as it is to speak Picture Quote #1

There are parts of me I only recognize from photographs Picture Quote #1

Fingers interlocked like a beautiful accordion of flesh or a zipper of prayer Picture Quote #1

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I fell in love with poetry through storytelling, so my poetry tends to be fairly narrative. I like characters, I like having a beginning, middle, and ending, though not necessarily in that order Picture Quote #1

You can be an artist, work hard for your work and also share while trying to create community with other artists Picture Quote #1

Things that I have a hard time being able to fully grasp, sometimes writing the poem helps me work through it. Or I get to the end of the poem and I still haven’t figured anything out, but at least I have a new poem out of it Picture Quote #1

Spoken word teaches that if you have the ability to express yourself and the courage to present those stories and opinions, you could be rewarded with a room full of your peers or your community who will listen Picture Quote #1

Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away Picture Quote #1

Life will hit you hard in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach. But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air Picture Quote #1

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I have seen the best of you and the worst of you, and I choose both (Sarah Kay Quotes) Nothing is as universal as some good scatalogical humor. Even if it means having to be a little silly or cheeky, I think it is worth it. (Sarah Kay Quotes) Part of what I try to do in schools is take poetry off of a pedestal and make it a little more accessible and approachable (Sarah Kay Quotes) Is there a word for the moment you win tug-of-war? When the weight gives, and all that extra rope comes hurtling towards you, how even though you’ve won, you still end up with muddy knees and burns on your hands? Is there a word for that? I wish there was (Sarah Kay Quotes) I write poetry to figure things out. Any time I’m trying to wrap my head around something, poetry is like a puzzle-solving strategy for me (Sarah Kay Quotes) I write about love and family a lot, because I’m always trying to figure those things out. At different points in my life, just when I think I’ve finished writing about it, the dynamics shift, and then I have a whole new set of questions and worries and misunderstandings to wrestle with (Sarah Kay Quotes) At this point in my life - age 24 - I have chosen a fairly strange path that not many are walking. I am a professional spoken word poet who tours the world performing and teaching. I run an organization called Project VOICE dedicated to using this art form as an education and empowerment tool in schools and communities of all kinds. (Sarah Kay Quotes) I have always liked coming home and sharing what has happened that day with my loved ones. I like comparing notes. I know other people do, too. I think there is a human instinct to tell stories, no matter who you are or where you live. (Sarah Kay Quotes) Ever since I was little, I’ve loved making hand-made cards and presents and arts and crafts for people. (Sarah Kay Quotes) I often tell people to stop being afraid of writing bad poetry, or bad anything. I think that a lot of times, when people claim that they have writer’s block, or that they get stuck, it’s just because they’re scared of writing bad things. (Sarah Kay Quotes) Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away. (Sarah Kay Quotes) Perusing colorful storylines on the backs of book jackets, I realized that none of them could possibly be as dramatic as my life to date. Then sadly, I also realized I could never find the ending of my story from the safety of an armchair. (Sarah Kay Quotes) When I hear other people’s stories, I like to believe that they contribute to my ‘Encyclopedia of Human Experience.’ The stories I hear help me expand my definition of what love is, what pain feels like, what sacrifice means, what laughter can do. (Sarah Kay Quotes) To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others’ stories. (Sarah Kay Quotes) This is how I disappear in pieces.This is how I leave while not moving from my seat.This is how I dance away.This is how I’m gone before you wake. (Sarah Kay Quotes) No matter your wreckage. There will be someone to find you beautiful, despite the cruddy metal. Your ruin is not to be hidden behind paint and canvas. Let them see the cracks. Someone will come to sing into these empty spaces. (Sarah Kay Quotes) I write poems to figure things out (Sarah Kay Quotes) One of my highest priorities as an educator is to be as inclusive as possible (Sarah Kay Quotes) One thing that I believe is that every time I write something, I am taking the time to celebrate. Even if I am writing a sad story or an angry poem, I am still giving those stories my time and attention (Sarah Kay Quotes) Hands learn more than minds do, hands learn how to hold other hands (Sarah Kay Quotes) It does not matter how strong your gravity is, we were always meant to fly (Sarah Kay Quotes) It is equally important to listen as it is to speak (Sarah Kay Quotes) There are parts of me I only recognize from photographs (Sarah Kay Quotes) Fingers interlocked like a beautiful accordion of flesh or a zipper of prayer (Sarah Kay Quotes) I fell in love with poetry through storytelling, so my poetry tends to be fairly narrative. I like characters, I like having a beginning, middle, and ending, though not necessarily in that order (Sarah Kay Quotes) You can be an artist, work hard for your work and also share while trying to create community with other artists (Sarah Kay Quotes) Things that I have a hard time being able to fully grasp, sometimes writing the poem helps me work through it. Or I get to the end of the poem and I still haven’t figured anything out, but at least I have a new poem out of it (Sarah Kay Quotes) Spoken word teaches that if you have the ability to express yourself and the courage to present those stories and opinions, you could be rewarded with a room full of your peers or your community who will listen (Sarah Kay Quotes) Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away (Sarah Kay Quotes) Life will hit you hard in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach. But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air (Sarah Kay Quotes)

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