Expansion

Growth is a part of life. And as we grow as an organization we see how our work, our growth, has affected the tiny community around us. After noticing this we then wonder, if we have affected so many so quickly on a small scale, what could we do once we reach an even larger audience?

Well Versed Xpressionz is expanding. Individually and collectively as an organization we are reaching higher heights, digging deeper depths, and growing closer day by day. Of course, growth is expected but it still is a surprise. Especially when so many around us remain stagnate.

More and more our members proclaim that WVX keeps them grounded. More and more it is evident how an organization can do more than raise money and make friends. We can inspire, we can encourage, we can thrive...together. Will you take part in our expansion?

October Female Poet of the Month

October Male Poet of the Month

Wild Card Poet : Divine

We will feature a wild card poet at least once every two weeks. This person is picked at random and he or she will have a max of 1 minute to perform one of their favorite pieces. This week's Wild Card Poet is Alexandra Hayes (aka Divine) and she is performing "Risky Business."

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Email us at: wvxpoets@gmail.com

It's Only Fair...

As writers, we take from the world. We take from our experiences AND the experiences of others in the world. Perhaps "take" is the wrong word to use...but for right now it will do.

We look up at a dark, yet brightened midnight sky and we take from it. We take it and then weave that glorious sky into words that we then place onto a sheet of paper. We endure a tumultuous relationship and we take that experience and transform it into an art form that can hardly be compared to any other.

The very words that we use "take" from the world. The very vocabulary that exists within us is a product of the world, the environment, that we live in. To better express what we mean by "take" let us switch the word with "inspire."

We look up at a dark, yet brightened midnight sky and we are inspired by it. We use that inspiration to weave that sky into something tangible, something more attainable. We, as writers, go through a rough relationship and we are inspired to take that experience and make into into something beautiful. Something...relatable, yet...personal.

To take, at times insinuates force...but also if something is given freely, we still take it. So take can be both gentle and forceful, both given and stolen. However, the word take overlooks another very important thing that writers do. We not only take, we give back. This is why the term "inspiration" or more specifically, the verb "inspire" is the better word to use.

The world inspires us, and we then take it upon ourselves to inspire the world. Its only fair. We see something in society, in nature, in our environment and we write about it, practice it, memorize it and then we give it back to you on stage and this furthers this great transaction by inspiring the people who witness our words. And even if we fail to "inspire" them by definition we at least inspire them by provocation. We inspire them to think, to challenge any idea that we may pose to them. The audience doesn't have to simply accept it, though that is within their rights. They can also be opposed to it. These transactions between the "world" and us, between us and the world, between the audience and us, is the inspiration that is only fair.

To sum all of these thoughts into one phrase: "The world inspires us, therefore IT'S ONLY FAIR that we inspire the world."

Texting...The Ultimate Messaging

Our Vice President, Erika Barnes, also known as Mellow Storm performing at a local talent show. Feel free to comment and share this video with your friends, post it on your blog, etc. Thank you.

Accepting New Members

Hello Everyone,

Its the moment so many of you have been waiting for...WVX is taking new members BUT you must do the following things to remain in consideration because space is limited.

1) Come prepared to the first interest meeting which is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, in the EUC Sharpe Room at 5PM.
~The audition process will take THREE weeks starting with 2 interest meetings and the third week being the ACTUAL auditions.
~Failure to attend ANY of these three meetings will forfeit your prospective membersship

2) Items you will need for the first meeting:
~3 copies of 3 original works, printed
~Pen/pencil to fill out a form
~a notebook of some sort would be helpful as well
~A willingness to listen and engage in various activities

Don't be shy. We are all family in WVX. All writing styles are accepted and encouraged so don't feel like your works isn't good enough. If all you write is Roses are red then so be it. Everyone has their start. If you have any questions please email our president at: wvxpoets@gmail.com

WVX Presents: Cherrell

This is one of our members performing at an Open Mic sponsored by Reasons2Rhyme which is a brainchild of Josephus III. The title of this piece is entitled "Pendulum". Please subscribe to our youtube channel and spread the gospel of Well Versed Xpressionz.

Declaration! Its Time U Found Out

We Aspire!

We are an organization devoted to expression through creative literary means. Poetry, play writing, speeches, etc. compose this organization founded in the Spring of 2008 at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Currently we have fifteen faithful members who are aiding in the foundation for an organization that will be present years and years from today. Well Versed Xpressionz (or WVX) aspires to supply a comfortable place for writers to express themselves. We build content and performance on a weekly basis through poetic exercises while maintaining and encouraging friendship amongst our members.

We seek the support of all those who like to see youth off the streets and doing something positive for themselves and the community. WXV, a place where the pen is a magic wand and words cast spells of freedom that no other place can. Please support our blog and youtube account which is http://www.youtube.com/WellVersedXpressionz.

Thank you and be blessed.

April's Male Poet of the Month

Wild Card Poet: Reggie

Can't Hold the Mic-Speak Your Mind!

Grandma Ethel has decided to host this month's Cant Hold the Mic. The subject is "Speak Your Mind" and we all know that Grandma Ethel says whatever she feels so come join her.

Signups are on this page and walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Your poem MUST be relating to social, political, religious, personal, cultural, or societal issues that you want to address. For example, the school system, racism, homosexuality, sexism, hate, and other riveting topics.

This should be thought provoking. All genres of poets are welcome no matter what your style is.

Post to the event wall your NAME, POEM TITLE, and PREFERENCE OF PLACEMENT in the show at this link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=79413011687

Come early, seating is limited!!!

Emotionz Unleashed!!!!

It was a major success. The audience was not as large as we wanted it to be but we had an audience! Every single member of WVX did their part and did it well, whether he or she was collecting tickets, passing out programs, helping behind the scenes, performing, or sending positive energy to everyone. Never been so proud and it was a lovely way to celebrate our One Year Anniversary.

We would love to thank GX Step Team for their wonderful performance. They made our show even better than it would have been. They are an awesome organization and their positivity is always appreciated.

Here are a few pictures from the rehearsal:

Wild Card Poet: Devlin

This Is Not A Competition

It seems that some people have gotten us confused. Well Versed Xpressionz is not a competitive organization. We are an organization dedicated to lifting fellow poets up and not bringing them down, encouraging them to better themselves, and not feel BETTER than anyone else. We have a common goal: to let our voices be heard, to speak about the unspeakable, to inform, enlighten, and educate. We are Well Versed Xpressionz.

If anyone is confused about any of this they can send us an email at wvxpoets@gmail.com. The only competition that any member of WVX has is the competition of bettering oneself. The only person you have to beat is you, as an individual, not your peer. We do not do this for a pat on the back we do this for the fulfillment of being heard.

Prolifically we WRITE
Profoundly we VERBALIZE
Prophetically we XPRESS

We are WELL VERSED XPRESSIONZ!

Poet of the Month: March 2009

Poet of the Month: March 2009

Who is Well Versed Xpressionz?

Upcoming Shows

April 9th will be the show of a lifetime. "Emotionz Unleashed" will be the celebration of our ONE YEAR anniversary. We hope to make the audience feel a range emotions like nothing else seen at UNC-Greensboro. Poetry is an instrument of the soul and we want to orchestrate the audience into whatever emotion that we choose. Stay tuned for more information.

Can't Hold the Mic: WHO R U???

"Can't Hold the Mic" Cultural Awareness: WHO R U?

"Will You Rise to the Challenge?"

WVX is returning with "Can't Hold the Mic". This month's theme is Cultural Awareness. All participants MUST have an original poem or song, or even a dance to a poem or song about who THEY are as a person. This could be ethnicity, personal history, family history, sexual orientation, personal growth. All nationalities, creeds, and cultures are welcome. THIS IS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS.

SIGN-UPS are HERE. Walk-ins will be accepted but the poem MUST be within the limits of the theme.

Instructions for sign-ups:
1) Write your name and the title of the poem on the wall of this page.
2) The order will be ascertained by the order that the names and titles appear on the event wall.
3) Songs are permitted and encouraged if they are original.
4) IF TIME PERMITS, participants will be able to perform more than one poem or song, etc. But the content will still have to be relevant to "Cultural Awareness: Who R U?"
5) Be prompt to the event. Those who are not present when their performance is up will be overlooked and time may not permit a second chance to perform.
6) Have fun, be respectful, and most importantly XPRESS!!!

Sign up here!
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1075985427808&f=1&a=1&e=0#/event.php?eid=60988462497

Accepting New Members

For those who are able to travel and/or already located in the Greensboro area UNC-Greensboro's own Well Versed Xpressionz is currently accepting new members.

What do you have to do?
Prospective members will have to:
a] Come to one of the following interest meetings held on February 3, 2009 or February 10, 2009 in the EUC Maple Room located on the campus of UNCG. The time will be 5PM sharp. Tardiness is not a desirable trait for prospective members so please be on time.

You will need to bring with you:
a] Three printed copies of your original work [be it songs, poetry,etc.] with the DATE written/composed included (this can be approximate if necessary)
b] A pen or other standard writing utensil [there will be a form to fill out for information and to get to know what you expect from this organization]
c] A willingness to PERFORM a poem for the organization at the interest meeting. This doesn't mean that your work has to be memorized but it does mean that you will need to practice the poem you will present to us even if you are reading it.
d] Positive attitudes are treasured here so be sure to bring that as well
e] Confidence. This will of course build throughout the semester but bring it with you to the meeting because it will be helpful

The rest of the requirements for membership will be explained at the interest meeting that you attend. Please, if you have any questions contact the head officer, Rakeem Person, at 336-965-9151 or the vice president, Wil Mitchell at 336-986-6002.

We look forward to seeing all of you.