This was my 1st time attending a Spoken Word. Idk ...

This was my 1st time attending a Spoken Word. Idk why I thought it would be like the movie Love Jones. I felt like it was more of a Rappers "Freestyle Friday" but on a Monday. And they loved the mic, ... yes we get ur on Instagram. I stayed less than an hour. I didnt hear much poetry just loud music & rappers. There was a female I really liked named Joi something. And I would like to return to recite my own Poetry tho. I did enjoy the different performances and understand that lyricism comes in all forms, it just wasnt quite what I had in mind. Place is very small. To be expected. This is NY. Very limited seating. I was told ppl line up early & sign up to perform there. Only 25 can sign up. 4min time slot. $8 to enter.