Clayton Jennings' poem, "Dear Anxiety" is far more than a viral hit. It is an incredibly personal expose of one man's battle with anxiety. With over 9M YouTube views (at the time of this recording), Jennings' work has resonated with so many.

In this episode, Lexzie walks through the poem before sharing some personal updates and lessons learned.


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Artist: Clayton Jennings
Poem: "Dear Anxiety"
Video + Audio: Clayton Jennings
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 12.21.23

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2023/12/21/video-clayton-jennings-dear-anxiety/

Lexzie breaks down her sassy break up poem "Milk," while giving some behind-the-pen info on how it all came together!

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Artist: Alexzenia Davis
Poem: "Milk - [Live]"
Video + Audio: Alexzenia Davis
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 2.5.18

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Links:
Watch full poem: (Video) Alexzenia Davis | Milk – Live – The Poet's List (thepoetslist.com)

Lexzie takes a listen to Lino Anunciacion's wonderfully crafted prose; one which serves as a beautiful reminder that there is good in you.

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Artist: Lino Anunciacion
Poem: "What Makes a Good Person"
Video + Audio: Write About Now Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 9.5.21

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2021/09/05/video-lino-anunciacion-what-makes-a-good-person/

How does a heart break and where is the "Handle with Care" label? This poem digs deep into the deceptive side of the relationship pool. The side you wouldn't dare wade in if you knew what was in the water. 

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions and mentions of abuse!

Please Note: This episode has been edited for clarity, brevity and legality. 

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Artist: Bianca Phipps
Poem: "The Heartbreaker Poem"
Video + Audio: Button Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 2.9.17

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2017/02/09/video-bianca-phipps-the-heartbreaker-poem/

Might we all possess a  superpower after all? After absorbing Ariana Brown's stunning poem, you may end up finding yours!

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Artist: Ariana Brown
Poem: "Superpower"
Video + Audio: Button Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 6.8.2022

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2022/06/08/video-ariana-brown-superpower/

Lexzie shares her interpretation of "Break," the incredibly emotional abstract piece by renowned poet, Jon Sands. What does this poem mean to you?

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Artist: Jon Sands
Poem: "Break"
Video + Audio: Button Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 11.17.2021

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2021/11/17/video-jon-sands-break/

S.C. Says' poem, "I Hate Being Single," is an unexpectedly beautiful journey to self love. Incorporating a trail of reflection questions into his prose, S.C. leaves listeners with a lot to mull over. Lexzie shares bits and pieces of her truth in this episode, with hopes that you'll listen to the poem and do the same.

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Artist: S.C. Says
Poem: "I Hate Being Single"
Video + Audio: S.C. Says
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 12.30.2021

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2021/12/30/video-sc-says-i-hate-being-single/

Does introversion bode well for poets? And... is poet Destiny Muse the voice of all introverts? You decide. Listen as Lexzie does a deep dive into Destiny's piece, "The Truth Behind My Introvert."

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Artist: Destiny Muse
Poem: "The Truth Behind My Introvert"
Video + Audio: All Def Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 2.5.2016

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2016/02/05/video-destiny-muse-truth-behind-my-introvert/

This piece still gives us chills, and the layers keep unfolding! Lexzie explores the intricacies of Javon Johnson's poem, titled, "Last Conversation Between Malcolm X and His Daughter." 

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Artist: Javon Johnson
Poem: "Last Conversation Between Malcolm X and His Daughter"
Video + Audio Credit: Button Poetry
Added to ThePoetsList.com: 8.6.2015

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Links:
Watch full poem: https://thepoetslist.com/2015/08/06/video-javon-johnson-last-conversation/

Your host, Lexzie, sets the tone for the official The Poet's List Podcast. She'll be doing a deep dive into some of today's most dynamic spoken word poems; as seen on ThePoetsList.com. Coupled with thoughtful insight and personal stories, you're in for a lyrical ride!