1. po-e-try [poh-i-tree]noun the art of rhythmical composition, written or SPOKEN, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts

2. slam [slam]verb to dash, strike, knock, thrust, throw, slap down, etc., with violent and noisy impact

3. Um, definitions? Wedon’tneednodefinitions!

4. Think outside the box… Express yourself! …or inside the box! I AM (fill in the blank). What do words mean to YOU? SHOUT IT OUT LOUD!

5. Say it like Shakespeare: AS YOU LIKE IT!

6. Defy definition at the NGC Library Poetry Slam! Help us celebrate National Poetry Month by telling us what’s on YOUR mind.

7. Perform your favorite poem… …or one you wrote yourself!

8. Prize awarded to the best performance! Audience will vote on their favorite slammer!

9. Tuesday, April 20th4th and 5th Period Lunches Light refreshments provided!

10. Sign up at the NGC Library! Last-minute poets will also be admitted.

11. Be there, or be square! (Hey, that rhymes!) Featured Song: “Intro” by MouvementStellaire