Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkq1IDyWYdw

Featured Poem 001: Journey by Shawn King

Shawn King is a poet from Erie, PA. he describes himself as a "Writer, Blogger, Poet, Redneck art Douche Turned Crippled explorer. Survivor, Feminist, Gamer, Crafter of stars, Molder of minds. Breeder of ideas. Pursuer of Beauty. "

You can find out more about Shawn and his writing on his blog:

www.fishnabuboo.wordpress.com

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Destination: Detour is a Poery Podcasting Project set to be posted will be posted weekly on this youtube channel (once we get up and running). It's about everything poetry related.

Our purpose is to get lost on purpose. We will do everything - from reviews, showcases, and critiques to meandering discussions about genre, theme, and the writing process. We even plan on reaching out and collaborating on community projects with the audience. Everything is in the air and on the table.

This is a little sample of what we're going to be bringing you.

Find out more about us at http://www.destinationdetourpoetry.wordpress.com and on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/destinationdetourpoetry

Interested in being on Destination:Detour?

Send an mp3 (no more than 4 minutes long) of you performing an original piece as an attachment to [email protected]

Include in the body of the email a written copy of the poem (to be published on the blog), and a short bio (100 words maximum) that should include information about where to find you online. Looking forward to seeing my inbox filling up.

Also, in the body of the email, let us know if you are submitting work to be featured (stand alone, no commentary - like this video), reviewed (commentary, but no criticism), or critiqued (the work will be coupled with constructive criticism as well as commentary).

Good luck!

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http://www.worldpoetryopenmic.net/

https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry

Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQD2Dfpegi8&list=PLPvb07CD2LbgXN0YvnrZ79D9vrgGEUYUY

BB's eight online open mic June 18, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry/

Link: https://youtu.be/-9IWO-3H8zY

Link: https://youtu.be/wI6pqjmvtis

TransFocus, May 28, 2020 on zoom. TransFocus is a charity community anthology project being published in early 2021. Amplifying the art and voices of a few dozen trans people, the anthology seeks to platform trans artists and raise money for the Trans Lifeline, a hotline for and by trans people that provides a much-needed service to our community. Beautiful Blasphemy is a writing cooperative that functions as a laboratory. The focus of BB is to bring people together to foster collaboration, criticism, and growth as artists. It is a force of positivity, embracing the ideals of responsible free speech and promotion of homegrown local talent. Beautiful Blasphemy holds workshops, showcases, and performances both private and public; publishes talented writers, and attends a variety of performances. Alongside Beautiful Blasphemy, this open mic night shares the same mission as TransFocus the anthology: Let’s showcase the talents of trans people, and raise some money for a good cause! To donate, please visit http://transfocusanthology.com/translifeline/. For donations of less than $5, please visit https://www.translifeline.org/donate

BB's fifth online open mic May 21, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry

Link: https://youtu.be/L5YkUup3xlU

BB's fourth online open mic. May 7, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry/

Link: https://youtu.be/uCY0bS8Tgyk

BB's third online open mic. April 23, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry/

Link: https://youtu.be/tJcmHVruKYA

BB's second  online open mic. April 9, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry/

Link: https://youtu.be/p57YOcbfnLQ

BB's first online open mic. March 26, 2020. Check our Facebook page for when the next one is; in approx. 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/Beautiful.Blasphemy.Poetry/

Link: https://youtu.be/xkYdy0TqkoQ

Poem by JM Romig, Performed at Poets Hall May 30th 2014

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPvQV_PnWw4&t=4s