With the end of November comes the end of Literacy Month but fear not because there are so many avenues available to continue spreading the love for all things literacy and literature all year around.
One of the many ways that people have been doing this is through the spoken word poetry side of TikTok. Yes, the range of TikTok content never fails!
Local and foreign users utilize TikTok to read out inspirational, uplifting, and emotional works.
There is a lot of original content out there lurking about.
@sophiediener just a note to self :’) #poetry #poetrytok #booktok #poem #writer #manifestation #productivity #mentalhealth
@themindofsol A friendly reminder. #poetry #poetrytiktok #mentalhealth #fyp #beauty #arttiktok #spokenword
While others lend their voice to the works of others.
@christi.steyn.poetry “Icarus laughed as he fell” written by Fiona (weareallboats) on Tumblr and Pinterest ♥️ #spokenpoetry #newyorkactress #poetry #poemtok #poems #nyc #SA
Of course, hindi mapapatalo ang mga Pinoy dito, especially in terms of hugot…
@beverlycumla Kumpara Dati – Spoken Word Poetry. Full videon on my youtube channel!
@janwillchua Instead of saying “Paalam” (ib: @jlsampayo) #fyp #foryoupage #poem #forrealchallenge #albumcover #spokenword
Arouch…
Let these voices and words soothe and inspire you. Ilabas mo na ang lahat ng hugot mo (Express all of your feelings) and make your own contribution to spoken word poetry TikTok!
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