BattleBorn #BornBattleReady

We aim to create a space where poets can claim their own regality and self-worth, so they may shine brighter than ever before — a space where people feel emboldened to engage with open hearts in an effort to elevate entire communities. Here are your Voice of Valo(U)r finalists:

Each poet who shared their words with us this weekend was #BornBattleReady, but which of these 5 finalists will be crowned our next “Voice of Valor”? Review the poems in this 🧵 and then vote for yourself! surveymonkey.com/r/VRX6LHQ

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WE HAVE A TIE!! Jamey Boelhower v.s. Saffronsuncat Review the 2 poems below and vote for your fave. Poll closes tomorrow at 8am EST. surveymonkey.com/r/YD8SSGV

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Congratulations, Jamey Boelhower! You were selected to be this week’s Voice Of Valo(U)r 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: HANDS Do not post your #poetry here. Battle will commence Friday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This kid was eyeballing my strawberry ‘n crème muffins in line at the grocery store, so I let him try one. He said, “You are the most generous person I have ever met in my life” 🥹 I will not be accepting any negative reviews at this time, thank you.

With trowel of time despair digs hole in the heart that slowly springs pools of pity then perceptivity from which grow trees of tolerance dense underbush of understand'g flora & fauna of fealty & faith flash with fireflies that whisper of deep connection shared by joy & pain

Life doesn't always go as planned — be thankful anyway. When we embrace the unexpected with a sense of openness, we can find gratitude for the beauty and complexity of the world around us, while learning new ways of growing in the face of adversity. #ThankfulThursday

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"Fringes of Loss" - decided to do a reading of this one 🔊🎧 Inspired from something Tres (Tres K. Gould) said to me last week that I've been thinking about a lot. 💖💫🌟: "Grief is love having nowhere to go" #vss365 #forage #Healing #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity #poem

Battle day 😘⚔️

The #BornBattleReady prompt word is: HANDS Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close on Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

BattleBorn #BornBattleReady

Happy birthday AnnieB! Words cannot express what your presence brings to our Battalion. Not only are you incredibly talented, but your fierce heart and fiery spirit serve as a beacon of light for this community. We are so grateful you were #BornBattleReady 🖤🥳🤍

We aim to create a space where poets can claim their own regality and self-worth, so they may shine brighter than ever before — a space where people feel emboldened to engage with open hearts in an effort to elevate entire communities. Here are your Voice of Valo(U)r finalists:

Each poet who shared their words with us this weekend was #BornBattleReady, but which of these 5 finalists will be crowned our next “Voice of Valor”? Review the poems in this 🧵 and then vote for yourself! surveymonkey.com/r/GGM6TVX

Congratulations, Roy Biakpara (Emir of Clan of Diasporans)! You were selected to be this week’s Voice Of Valo(U)r 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: OBLIGE Do not post your #poetry here. Battle will commence Friday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

🚨Soothe your wounds with gratitude🚨 Every challenge an “enemy” presents strengthens our resolve and deepens our convictions. Embrace the struggle; it shapes who we are. #ThankfulThursday