#shyla hardwick

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The boy’s blood was red. It looked like wet paint. On average, it takes paint three days to dry.

Shyla Hardwick, "Worms" (WoWPS 2014)

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Shyla Hardwick “Sunshine” Shyla Hardwick is a writer and biologist from Detroit, MI. A member of the Toni Cade Bambara Scholar/Activist Collective, Shyla believes in the activating potential of words and uses voice to catalyze positive change. Shyla is interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization and spends way too much time thinking about black holes. Shyla teaches and performs poetry at schools, venues, and bookstores across the nation.

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Five was the age my tongue was a sailor. The ship of me just would not stop sinking.

Shyla Hardwick - "5 Again" (NPS 2013)

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Shyla Hardwick “Worms” Shyla Hardwick is a writer and biologist from Detroit, MI. A member of the Toni Cade Bambara Scholar/Activist Collective, Shyla believes in the activating potential of words and uses voice to catalyze positive change. Shyla is interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization and spends way too much time thinking about black holes. Shyla teaches and performs poetry at schools, venues, and bookstores across the nation.

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I wondered if the worms mistook her blood for rainfall.

Shyla Hardwick - "Worms" (WoWPS 2014)

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The shooter must have had eyes that could only see color.

Shyla Hardwick - "Worms" (WoWPS 2014)

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Shyla Hardwick - "5 Again" (NPS 2013) This girl makes me cry every time I watch this. | Poems beautiful, Narrative prompts, Spoken word

Jan 11, 2014 - Become a Member for exclusive perks and videos: https://bit.ly/ButtonMember shyla Hardwick, performing at NPS 2013 in Boston, MA. Want to choose which videos...

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Shyla Hardwick - "Worms" (WoWPS 2014) #SpokenWord #Poetry #ButtonPoetry @ButtonPoetry https://fucmedia.com/shyla-hardwick-worms-wowps-2014-spokenword-poetry-buttonpoetry-buttonpoetry/