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Jun 9, 2022

"Sing to me in the silence of your heart and I will rise up to hear your triumphant song." --Rumi

Spoken Without Words: ASL Poetry Slam

"It's spoken word without spoken words. ASL SLAM is an open space for poets to perform their work in American Sign Language (ASL). As ASL SLAM's executive director Douglas Ridloff explains, ASL poetry doesn't rely on rhyming patterns or meter within auditory or written wordplay; rather, the art is "more about the movement, a visual rhyme versus an audio rhyme." Its performance is a stunning and emotionally potent artistry that connects with all audiences." This video from Great Big Story shares more.