[New-Poetry] April Madness

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http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2008/03/31/their_words_against_ours/

Their words against ours


At the Cantab, teams from Emerson and Hampshire face off in preparation for the national collegiate poetry slam


By Monica Boland 
Globe Correspondent / March 31, 2008 


CAMBRIDGE - Max Kessler stands in front of a packed crowd that cheers rambunctiously as he "slams" about his contempt for indie rock: "I am the only heavy metal fan at Emerson College, and I think that not only speaks poorly of Emerson's student body but of the artistic integrity of my entire generation." His voice booms with pride for heavy metal music as he extends an invitation to the audience: "Come thrash with me!"


Sean Conlon's face turns an unnatural shade of red as he gesticulates furiously, pleading with Middle America to wake up and rid itself of bigotry and hatred. His words are filled with desperation as he begs Midwesterners in particular to be open-minded: "Without love," he says, "even grass dries up."


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