jayleneclarkowens
jayleneclarkowens
222Following20.6KFollowers200.5KLikes
Award-winning actress and acclaimed spoken word poet. #JCOPoetry
Videos
Liked
Don’t give me a theme, honey, cuz I will FOLLOW IT! 🤣
Join me, THIS FRIDAY, June 9, 8:30PM, at #WorldCafeLive , for “Strut! A Harlem Renaissance Cabaret,” hosted by Cookie Diorio.
Cookie will take the audience on a musical journey that celebrates creatives from the #HarlemRenaissance and their impact on the cultural landscape today. As a Harlemite you know I’m HYPED! This hour long cabaret will feature music, poetry, dance, and more!
I’m excited about this performance, especially because I will be performing some excerpts from my Harlem KW Project play, “Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale!”
Theme Attire is encouraged, but not required, so if you’ve been dying to bust out your 1920’s/Speakeasy/Great Gatsby ‘fits, now is your time!!
I will be performing at the 8:30PM show ONLY, along with Danielle Currica and Mel Cotton.
‼️ Use my promo code, “HARLEM,” to purchase tickets for $15!
I hope to see you there! Please spread the word!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #JayleneTheActress #PhillyArts #Philly #Philadelphia #thingstodoinphiladelphia #thingstodoinphilly #Harlem
Join me, THIS FRIDAY, June 9, 8:30PM, at #WorldCafeLive , for “Strut! A Harlem Renaissance Cabaret,” hosted by Cookie Diorio.
Cookie will take the audience on a musical journey that celebrates creatives from the #HarlemRenaissance and their impact on the cultural landscape today. As a Harlemite you know I’m HYPED! This hour long cabaret will feature music, poetry, dance, and more!
I’m excited about this performance, especially because I will be performing some excerpts from my Harlem KW Project play, “Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale!”
Theme Attire is encouraged, but not required, so if you’ve been dying to bust out your 1920’s/Speakeasy/Great Gatsby ‘fits, now is your time!!
I will be performing at the 8:30PM show ONLY, along with Danielle Currica and Mel Cotton.
‼️ Use my promo code, “HARLEM,” to purchase tickets for $15!
I hope to see you there! Please spread the word!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #JayleneTheActress #PhillyArts #Philly #Philadelphia #thingstodoinphiladelphia #thingstodoinphilly #Harlem
HAPPY GAWDPARENTS DAY!! It’s our special day!! I want brunch, I want flowers, I want cards for all the Gawdparents! Have you reached out to the Gawdparents in your life??
I don’t have children, but I’m so grateful for my gawdaughter and all my nieces and nephews! I’m happy to pour into them!
Gawdparents Day is the first Sunday of June. Shoutout to my gawdmothers, Auntie P and Nana Louise (🕊️ I love and miss you, Nana 💜🥹), and my gawdfather, Uncle Alvin! I love you so much!
And to the woman who made me a godmother, Cletis, thank you! I love my gawdaughter, Amani, so much!
Happy Gawdparents Day!! 💐
.
.
.
#HappyGodparentsDay #GodparentsDay #gawdmuva #gawdmutha #godmother #godmotherlife #auntielife
I don’t have children, but I’m so grateful for my gawdaughter and all my nieces and nephews! I’m happy to pour into them!
Gawdparents Day is the first Sunday of June. Shoutout to my gawdmothers, Auntie P and Nana Louise (🕊️ I love and miss you, Nana 💜🥹), and my gawdfather, Uncle Alvin! I love you so much!
And to the woman who made me a godmother, Cletis, thank you! I love my gawdaughter, Amani, so much!
Happy Gawdparents Day!! 💐
.
.
.
#HappyGodparentsDay #GodparentsDay #gawdmuva #gawdmutha #godmother #godmotherlife #auntielife
Aahhhhh! Y’all! I’m going to be in an amazing TV show and it’s called “Albie’s Elevator!” This is an all new, original tv show for preschoolers, brought to you by #WHYY ! Each half-hour episode follows the adventures of self-appointed elevator operator, Albie, as she navigates her big feelings with the help of her grown-up neighbors. The series explores, social-emotional learning through an arts lens, as Albie meets Philadelphia-based performers, visual artist, musicians, and more who share how they deal with big feelings, and the twists and turns of their own creative processes.
I CANNOT wait for everyone to watch, especially my goddaughter and all my nieces and nephews! 🥹🥹 Being a part of this team has been incredible. Shoutout to the brilliant mind of Caitlin Corkery, the incredibly talented folks at #BigHowl , and every single person that makes this possible!
I just can’t get over the fact that I get to do this with my friend, and co-host of #PoppaPank , Justin Jain! And we didn’t even know we were both in it ‘til after we were cast! 🤯
My first episode airs June 13th and the show premieres June 12th! Please spread the word to the adults and kiddos in your life! See you on the elevator! 🛗
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #AlbiesElevator #PBS #kidsshow
I CANNOT wait for everyone to watch, especially my goddaughter and all my nieces and nephews! 🥹🥹 Being a part of this team has been incredible. Shoutout to the brilliant mind of Caitlin Corkery, the incredibly talented folks at #BigHowl , and every single person that makes this possible!
I just can’t get over the fact that I get to do this with my friend, and co-host of #PoppaPank , Justin Jain! And we didn’t even know we were both in it ‘til after we were cast! 🤯
My first episode airs June 13th and the show premieres June 12th! Please spread the word to the adults and kiddos in your life! See you on the elevator! 🛗
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #AlbiesElevator #PBS #kidsshow
Aye! Thank you to all those who tuned in to #LawAndOrder last night! Jaylene CLERK Owens was in full effect! Ms. Clerk got to wear her heels to work, honey! AND she got to wear her hair from @hergivenhair ! My unit, Traci, wants me to tell y’all that she’s very happy to have made her television debut 🤣
THANK YOU to Glitter Talent Agency for giving me access to doors that were previously closed. Thank you, Alex Hall (Director), for continuing to call me back. Thank you to every single person that makes Law & Order go! I love being on that set! It’s always a good time…good energy.
And in terms of the special announcement….we did it! Grateful for this next step in my career…and looking forward to future opportunities. Onward and upward!
If you’d like to watch the episode, it’s called, “Open Wounds,” Season 22, Episode 22, Season Finale of “Law & Order.”
P.S. Join me at #TheatreHorizon tonight (5/19) as I host an Open Mic immediately following “sandblasted!”
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #actress #blacktress #setlife #bts #sagaftra
THANK YOU to Glitter Talent Agency for giving me access to doors that were previously closed. Thank you, Alex Hall (Director), for continuing to call me back. Thank you to every single person that makes Law & Order go! I love being on that set! It’s always a good time…good energy.
And in terms of the special announcement….we did it! Grateful for this next step in my career…and looking forward to future opportunities. Onward and upward!
If you’d like to watch the episode, it’s called, “Open Wounds,” Season 22, Episode 22, Season Finale of “Law & Order.”
P.S. Join me at #TheatreHorizon tonight (5/19) as I host an Open Mic immediately following “sandblasted!”
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #actress #blacktress #setlife #bts #sagaftra
LEGENDARY NIGHT!! Happy birthday, Miss @Janet Jackson !!
Flygirrl?! YOU DID YA THANG!! What an amazing party! Like..I honestly gotta give it up to the city of Philadelphia because we were partying with JANET DAMITA JO JACKSON and everybody was CHILL! Sure we got our photos and videos, but nobody was wildin out, everyone respected boundaries, and we all just partied together!! 🥹🥹🥹 What an amazing night! DJ Joshua Lang was killin soon as we stepped in the venue…the lower level of the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel aka Broad Hall. Then @Questo came in and the BPMs were UP and STUCK for the first 20 minutes he got there!! Like…I was SO hot! I felt like I was dancing a mile a minute. 1000 calories burned for the night!
SHOUTOUT to my friend who told me about the party and who let us know Janet was supposed to be there! I was, of course, skeptical, but I said I gotta go! I was TIRED when I got there around 10:30. Like…sleeping with my eyes open…it was a Monday night! But then Ms. Jackson If Ya Nasty arrived around 11!! And stayed til like 1:30!! THANK YOU for celebrating your birthday with the people!! Like…are y’all understanding?? This was a small venue in North Philly at a party to which anyone could buy a ticket…and Janet was down for it!! I love that so much! Thank you for giving many of us a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!
#DJAktive , who is her tour DJ, was, of course, in the building! He provided Party of the Year last year during City Sips at Balcony Bar!
I’m EVEN MORE HYPED to see him, @Ludacris , and Miss Janet Jackson on Saturday for her concert in AC. LET’S GOOOO!
Thank you to everyone who made this happen. Partied with a legend for a $15 Eventbrite ticket. 🤯🤯🤯 FLYGIRRL!! You’re amazing.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANET JACKSON! 🥳🥳
#JanetJackson #happybirthdayjanetjackson #philadelphia
Flygirrl?! YOU DID YA THANG!! What an amazing party! Like..I honestly gotta give it up to the city of Philadelphia because we were partying with JANET DAMITA JO JACKSON and everybody was CHILL! Sure we got our photos and videos, but nobody was wildin out, everyone respected boundaries, and we all just partied together!! 🥹🥹🥹 What an amazing night! DJ Joshua Lang was killin soon as we stepped in the venue…the lower level of the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel aka Broad Hall. Then @Questo came in and the BPMs were UP and STUCK for the first 20 minutes he got there!! Like…I was SO hot! I felt like I was dancing a mile a minute. 1000 calories burned for the night!
SHOUTOUT to my friend who told me about the party and who let us know Janet was supposed to be there! I was, of course, skeptical, but I said I gotta go! I was TIRED when I got there around 10:30. Like…sleeping with my eyes open…it was a Monday night! But then Ms. Jackson If Ya Nasty arrived around 11!! And stayed til like 1:30!! THANK YOU for celebrating your birthday with the people!! Like…are y’all understanding?? This was a small venue in North Philly at a party to which anyone could buy a ticket…and Janet was down for it!! I love that so much! Thank you for giving many of us a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!
#DJAktive , who is her tour DJ, was, of course, in the building! He provided Party of the Year last year during City Sips at Balcony Bar!
I’m EVEN MORE HYPED to see him, @Ludacris , and Miss Janet Jackson on Saturday for her concert in AC. LET’S GOOOO!
Thank you to everyone who made this happen. Partied with a legend for a $15 Eventbrite ticket. 🤯🤯🤯 FLYGIRRL!! You’re amazing.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANET JACKSON! 🥳🥳
#JanetJackson #happybirthdayjanetjackson #philadelphia
🤣🤣🤣
Y’all. My lil skit really came to life today! 🤣🤣 As I was waiting for my parents to arrive for brunch:
Server: Welcome…are you a mom?
Me: *hands on my heart* Imma Gawdmuva!
Server: *Laughs awkwardly* Well, Happy Mother’s Day!
Me: THANK YOU!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I cannot manage my own self. So grateful I was able to spend today with my mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom-like figures. You are appreciated!
Sending love to anyone experiencing grief, sorrow, anger, or any other complicated emotion on today. You are seen. 🫶🏿
.
.
.
#happymothersday #mothersday #godmother #gawdmuva #gawdmutha #godmothers #auntielife
Y’all. My lil skit really came to life today! 🤣🤣 As I was waiting for my parents to arrive for brunch:
Server: Welcome…are you a mom?
Me: *hands on my heart* Imma Gawdmuva!
Server: *Laughs awkwardly* Well, Happy Mother’s Day!
Me: THANK YOU!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I cannot manage my own self. So grateful I was able to spend today with my mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom-like figures. You are appreciated!
Sending love to anyone experiencing grief, sorrow, anger, or any other complicated emotion on today. You are seen. 🫶🏿
.
.
.
#happymothersday #mothersday #godmother #gawdmuva #gawdmutha #godmothers #auntielife
Y’all know I have to post this every year! 🤣🤣
Happy Mother’s Day season to all the mothers and mother-like figures out there!! Whether you are an auntie, older sister, gawdmuva, whatever it is! I salute you fa real! Also, I have no idea what it’s like to be a single mom but I respect every one of you!
I’m just over here tryna live my best Godmom/Rich Auntie life! Amani, it is an honor to be your godmother! Auntie Cletis loves you! Shoutout to all my nieces and nephews and fur-baby nieces 😺 and nephews 🐶 and my step-godchildren!
Tag ya aunties and gawdmoms! 😂
.
.
.
#HappyMothersDay #mothersday #godmother #godmom #singlegodmother #godmotherlove #auntielife #richauntie #richauntievibes
Happy Mother’s Day season to all the mothers and mother-like figures out there!! Whether you are an auntie, older sister, gawdmuva, whatever it is! I salute you fa real! Also, I have no idea what it’s like to be a single mom but I respect every one of you!
I’m just over here tryna live my best Godmom/Rich Auntie life! Amani, it is an honor to be your godmother! Auntie Cletis loves you! Shoutout to all my nieces and nephews and fur-baby nieces 😺 and nephews 🐶 and my step-godchildren!
Tag ya aunties and gawdmoms! 😂
.
.
.
#HappyMothersDay #mothersday #godmother #godmom #singlegodmother #godmotherlove #auntielife #richauntie #richauntievibes
GO, NY! GO, NY! GO! 🧡💙🧡💙
Lissen…I LOVE me some basketball! I grew up watching games with my parents in the living room…and as native New Yorkers…we, of course, root for the @New York Knicks !
I’ve never been to a Playoff game so I knew I needed to be there! Just so happens that my friend, my brotha, Akeem, and the homie, Swain, are both @Miami HEAT fans! So we gathered our belongings…went to 30th Street Station…and rode from Philly to NYC for Game 2 of the Heat vs Knicks series.
BOOOYYY, we had a time! Being sandwiched between two Heat Haters…yet surrounded by my fellow NEW YORKAS was top tier! Much smack was talked by us and the people around us…but it was all in good fun! I was nervous most of the game…but the Knicks pulled it off in the end!
“Jimmy, we need you” will always be my fav! 🤣🤣 Also, shoutout to the cameraman who made his way to the tippy top of the Garden to make my Jumbotron dreams come true! It was giving Celebrity Row! 🤣
Looking forward to the rest of the series. KNICKS IN SEVEN!
.
.
.
#knicks #knickstape #nyknicks #nyknicksbasketb #nyknicksbasketball #playoffbasketball #madisonsquaregarden
Lissen…I LOVE me some basketball! I grew up watching games with my parents in the living room…and as native New Yorkers…we, of course, root for the @New York Knicks !
I’ve never been to a Playoff game so I knew I needed to be there! Just so happens that my friend, my brotha, Akeem, and the homie, Swain, are both @Miami HEAT fans! So we gathered our belongings…went to 30th Street Station…and rode from Philly to NYC for Game 2 of the Heat vs Knicks series.
BOOOYYY, we had a time! Being sandwiched between two Heat Haters…yet surrounded by my fellow NEW YORKAS was top tier! Much smack was talked by us and the people around us…but it was all in good fun! I was nervous most of the game…but the Knicks pulled it off in the end!
“Jimmy, we need you” will always be my fav! 🤣🤣 Also, shoutout to the cameraman who made his way to the tippy top of the Garden to make my Jumbotron dreams come true! It was giving Celebrity Row! 🤣
Looking forward to the rest of the series. KNICKS IN SEVEN!
.
.
.
#knicks #knickstape #nyknicks #nyknicksbasketb #nyknicksbasketball #playoffbasketball #madisonsquaregarden
Aye! For #NationalPoetryMonth I was honored to be a part of the interactive “Finding the Words” feature for The Philadelphia Inquirer! Thank you, Dain Saint, for the opportunity and for all the members of my #JCOmmunity who were in his DMs when he asked for suggestions for local poets on his Story!
Shoutout to fellow poets, Gabriel Ramirez, Jovan McCoy, and @maryzmance , who I got to share space with! Had to hit ‘em with the #TonyBaker , “IN THE STUDDDIOOO!” 🤣Check out the feature and hear some powerful words from poets living right here in Philly!
You can find a link in my bio, or on the “Press” section of my website!
Yay, poetry! And if you wanna hear more local poets, be sure to come through to my Open Mic at @thewilmatheater on Monday, April 24, 7PM, featuring Enoch! Link in bio!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #spokenwordpoetry #philly #phillypoetry
Shoutout to fellow poets, Gabriel Ramirez, Jovan McCoy, and @maryzmance , who I got to share space with! Had to hit ‘em with the #TonyBaker , “IN THE STUDDDIOOO!” 🤣Check out the feature and hear some powerful words from poets living right here in Philly!
You can find a link in my bio, or on the “Press” section of my website!
Yay, poetry! And if you wanna hear more local poets, be sure to come through to my Open Mic at @thewilmatheater on Monday, April 24, 7PM, featuring Enoch! Link in bio!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #spokenwordpoetry #philly #phillypoetry
#PankPoppas ! We are back with our fourth installment of #PoppaPlays with #PoppaPank and this one is super special!
Unfortunately, I couldn’t be joined by my friend, and co-host, Justin Jain, because he is currently in rehearsals for a show. However, I was able to be joined by former guest of the podcast, Friend of the Pod, Barrymore Award-Winning actress, @daniellelenee ! We took our show on the road and went to see @fathambway in New York City!
The Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Fat Ham,” was written by our friend, and first #PoppaPank guest ever, #JamesIjames !! Both Justin and I are SO proud of James!! This phenomenal production is directed by the incredible, Saheem Ali, and features an All Star cast! It is a co-production between the @publictheaterny and the National Black Theatre!
This remix of the Shakespearean tragedy, “Hamlet,” is poignant, heartbreaking at times, hilarious throughout, beautiful in the best way, and filled with so much JOY…AND it’s only 95 minutes! Danielle and I literally were laughing and crying through the whole thing! I’ve seen it on Broadway twice, the Public once, and @thewilmatheater digital production once…AND I WANNA SEE IT AGAIN!
Make sure you get your tickets ASAP for this limited run at the American Airlines Theatre! You don’t want to miss this! Grab your tickets at FatHamBroadway.com!
The next episode of our joy-forward Arts & Culture podcast, #PoppaPank, will air live on Wednesday, April 12, at 9PM…and it’s our Three Year Anniversary episode! Link in bio! If you miss the live recording because you happen to be at the OPENING of Fat Ham, you can always watch the replay or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
If you are interested in having #PoppaPank come to YOUR show, feel free to DM or email us!
.
.
.
#FatHamBway #ArtsAndCulture #BroadwayPlays #Hamlet #Shakespeare
Unfortunately, I couldn’t be joined by my friend, and co-host, Justin Jain, because he is currently in rehearsals for a show. However, I was able to be joined by former guest of the podcast, Friend of the Pod, Barrymore Award-Winning actress, @daniellelenee ! We took our show on the road and went to see @fathambway in New York City!
The Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Fat Ham,” was written by our friend, and first #PoppaPank guest ever, #JamesIjames !! Both Justin and I are SO proud of James!! This phenomenal production is directed by the incredible, Saheem Ali, and features an All Star cast! It is a co-production between the @publictheaterny and the National Black Theatre!
This remix of the Shakespearean tragedy, “Hamlet,” is poignant, heartbreaking at times, hilarious throughout, beautiful in the best way, and filled with so much JOY…AND it’s only 95 minutes! Danielle and I literally were laughing and crying through the whole thing! I’ve seen it on Broadway twice, the Public once, and @thewilmatheater digital production once…AND I WANNA SEE IT AGAIN!
Make sure you get your tickets ASAP for this limited run at the American Airlines Theatre! You don’t want to miss this! Grab your tickets at FatHamBroadway.com!
The next episode of our joy-forward Arts & Culture podcast, #PoppaPank, will air live on Wednesday, April 12, at 9PM…and it’s our Three Year Anniversary episode! Link in bio! If you miss the live recording because you happen to be at the OPENING of Fat Ham, you can always watch the replay or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
If you are interested in having #PoppaPank come to YOUR show, feel free to DM or email us!
.
.
.
#FatHamBway #ArtsAndCulture #BroadwayPlays #Hamlet #Shakespeare
Lemme tell you somethin! If I get an audition to play any type of professional, any type of mom, any type of doctor, you finna see this top! 🤣 I know that top is sicka me. Every time I put up my lil blue background that top be like “Uggghh…here we go again!” 🤣🤣
But lissen! Me n that top been through a lot together! That top has seen many, many rejections….that top has said to me….” We did all that and they cast someone else??” And I’m like….”Yes, Top, what’s for us is for us.” But then other times…that top has led to getting booked on network TV. Life is about balance…but no matter which way life swings…I’m gonna wear my go-to audition top! 🤣
I wonder if the people in the casting office be like…”Welp…I already know what she’s gonna wear for this one!” Making bets like…”I bet chu Jaylene gon send us another tape with that flower shirt on…” 🤣🤣
Actors, y’all got a favorite audition top? Lemme know in the comments! Tag your favorite actor friends!
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #actorlife #selftapes #selftape #auditionlife #actor #actress
But lissen! Me n that top been through a lot together! That top has seen many, many rejections….that top has said to me….” We did all that and they cast someone else??” And I’m like….”Yes, Top, what’s for us is for us.” But then other times…that top has led to getting booked on network TV. Life is about balance…but no matter which way life swings…I’m gonna wear my go-to audition top! 🤣
I wonder if the people in the casting office be like…”Welp…I already know what she’s gonna wear for this one!” Making bets like…”I bet chu Jaylene gon send us another tape with that flower shirt on…” 🤣🤣
Actors, y’all got a favorite audition top? Lemme know in the comments! Tag your favorite actor friends!
.
.
.
#JayleneTheActress #actorlife #selftapes #selftape #auditionlife #actor #actress
Shoutout to the OG! Before twists, ‘fro, locs, and Switch Up, there was #BRAIDS !
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, I want to give a special shoutout to all the Black women and girls who have elevated my work by creating THOUSANDS of videos using my poem, “A Black Girl and Her Braids.” It has been such a joy to see you in all of your beauty rocking to my words with your gorgeous styles! Thank you to every Black woman who appeared in this video as well!
If you have not done so, please make sure you sign the #TheCrownAct so we can get nationwide legislation passed to ban hair discrimination. Link in bio!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #ABlackGirlAndHerBraids #blackgirlandherbraids #spokenwordpoetry #blacktiktok #poet #blackwomen
As we near the end of Women’s History Month, I want to give a special shoutout to all the Black women and girls who have elevated my work by creating THOUSANDS of videos using my poem, “A Black Girl and Her Braids.” It has been such a joy to see you in all of your beauty rocking to my words with your gorgeous styles! Thank you to every Black woman who appeared in this video as well!
If you have not done so, please make sure you sign the #TheCrownAct so we can get nationwide legislation passed to ban hair discrimination. Link in bio!
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #ABlackGirlAndHerBraids #blackgirlandherbraids #spokenwordpoetry #blacktiktok #poet #blackwomen
Had to do a lil #poetry to express my joy in trying the @4ubytia haircare line by @tiamowry !
I really loved using these products! My fav so far is the Moisturizing Conditioner. It feels really good on my hair when I apply it! I also really like the shine and the smell of the Multiuse Hair Oil.
Everything smells really good. Something about the scents makes me feel calm and happy 😊
I also love that everything is priced between $9.99 and $10.99. I’m looking forward to seeing how this line continues to grow and expand!
#jcopoetry #sponsored #4ubytia #passthehemi #naturalhair #naturalhaircare
I really loved using these products! My fav so far is the Moisturizing Conditioner. It feels really good on my hair when I apply it! I also really like the shine and the smell of the Multiuse Hair Oil.
Everything smells really good. Something about the scents makes me feel calm and happy 😊
I also love that everything is priced between $9.99 and $10.99. I’m looking forward to seeing how this line continues to grow and expand!
#jcopoetry #sponsored #4ubytia #passthehemi #naturalhair #naturalhaircare
“Releasing this spirit of perfection will improve my mental health!” 🗣️🗣️🗣️ THAT PART!
Chiiiile…I be having to say this poem to myself before most performances. That Perfectionism will get ya if you not careful! I hate to mess up…but messing up is literally part of life. And it’s not like I mess up all the time…or even most times…but those few times that I do…man, oh man. The PANIC that sets in on stage when I can’t remember a line is like no other. It fa real haunts my dreams….but as I say in the poem…I need to WAKE UP! We all make mistakes. Your excellence is bigger than your tiny mistake, boo!
And quiet as it’s kept…sometimes people don’t even know you messed up!! I fumbled a line the other day during a poem and had to improvise my way back into the correct line and the only person that told me they noticed was my husband…but he know the poem so that makes sense lol
All that to say…don’t beat yourself up over mistakes. They are part of life. Breathe…gather yourself…and keep pushin!
If you would like to support this poet for World Poetry Day…or any day…visit my website at the link in my bio. I have a book, as well as other merch! 💜
Open Mic Feature at @voicesinpower ! Shoutout to VIP for all the good things they are doing for the poetry community!! Love y’all! 💜💜
🎥: bagiimage
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #perfectionism #voicesinpower #mentalhealth #spokenword #spokenwordpoet #poetsoftiktok
Chiiiile…I be having to say this poem to myself before most performances. That Perfectionism will get ya if you not careful! I hate to mess up…but messing up is literally part of life. And it’s not like I mess up all the time…or even most times…but those few times that I do…man, oh man. The PANIC that sets in on stage when I can’t remember a line is like no other. It fa real haunts my dreams….but as I say in the poem…I need to WAKE UP! We all make mistakes. Your excellence is bigger than your tiny mistake, boo!
And quiet as it’s kept…sometimes people don’t even know you messed up!! I fumbled a line the other day during a poem and had to improvise my way back into the correct line and the only person that told me they noticed was my husband…but he know the poem so that makes sense lol
All that to say…don’t beat yourself up over mistakes. They are part of life. Breathe…gather yourself…and keep pushin!
If you would like to support this poet for World Poetry Day…or any day…visit my website at the link in my bio. I have a book, as well as other merch! 💜
Open Mic Feature at @voicesinpower ! Shoutout to VIP for all the good things they are doing for the poetry community!! Love y’all! 💜💜
🎥: bagiimage
.
.
.
#JCOPoetry #perfectionism #voicesinpower #mentalhealth #spokenword #spokenwordpoet #poetsoftiktok