The accompanying blurb for this BBC programme stated:
'The UK’s leading spoken word poets share how they found their voice. Featuring George The Poet, Suli Breaks, Hollie Poetry and more.' It was a short but interesting programme about the rising voice of poets in the country and how it can be used to connect people with stories. I was particularly impacted by the words of George the Poet in his poem 'Impossible':
'...there are no winners until someone's won it, you won't know what I'm capable of until I've done it. ...Fear of trying is fear of flying. ...you are starting to doubt yourself, ...now you're worried about people calling your bluff, second guessing your ability and all of your stuff, but no: you alone is more than enough. ...I knew my time would come eventually, so I celebrate every test that's sent to me, because what's about to be, was meant to be. It's remarkable to try, but I can't afford to die, knowing my ambition didn't kill me. Forget the voice of reason, listen to the real me: no guts, no glory.' I'm tempted to buy his book. The more I listen or read other people's poetry, the more I realise we all have our own niche. Everyone's words have a place and a purpose.
