Nols and Ameer make poems on the first day of Hold Space Poetry festival on April fools day 2026

Ameer Azad is a Pakistani-Bengali poet and author living in London. His work often covers surrealism, social satire and spirituality. Usually seen yelling at open mics in a scary voice.

In this episode, Nols and Ameer write to a set of prompts and talk through making poems when no one knows where you come from.

Prompts (provided by Chloe Smith of Skibbable open mic)

Shout-outs

• The Never Press
• Wordspace
• Resonance Poetry
• Chloe Smith / Skibbable open mic

Make Poetry Weird Again is a Queer experimental poetry organisation based in north London. Poetry to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

The Crypt Gallery and Make Poetry Weird Again Present HOLD SPACE POETRY FESTIVAL: From The Depths 1-5th October 2026.

HOLD SPACE POETRY FESTIVAL DAY TICKET Tickets | Multiple Dates @ Crypt Gallery, London | Pay What You Can to £11 | OutSavvy

@makepoetryweirdagain

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