Flatline Poetry

Founded on the belief that poetry is stronger in community, Flatline Poetry is a group of five spoken word artists (Lewis Morris, Lissa Piercy, Guillermo Caballero, Kaleigh O'Keefe, and Oompa) who write, perform, and teach workshops throughout the United States. Since their formation in 2013, Flatline has performed everywhere from traditional poetry slam venues to the United Nations to protest sidewalks. The group won the 2013 Poetry Award for Best Poetry Group, was featured at Wheelock College’s 2014 Half Year Program, and were speakers at TEDxVail 2015. In addition, the poets of Flatline Poetry have performed, hosted open mics, or provided workshops at various venues and conferences internationally, including: The Apollo Theater (NY), The Villar Performing Arts Center (CO), the United Nations Headquarters (NY), the Opportunity Collaboration (Ixtapa, Mexico), the Skoll World Forum (Oxford, England), and on TEDx stages.

The poets of Flatline Poetry write on topics of identity, family, love, loss, and social justice. Combining their skills and experience in community organizing, social work, political science, visual art, spoken word poetry, entrepreneurship, music, activism, and education, the members of Flatline present challenging poetry and innovative workshops that foster dialogues where all voices are valued.

Flatline Poetry’s tracks

• The Mid - Day Mile Interview by Flatline Poetry
• Modern Mourning by Flatline Poetry
• Burning Barefoot by Flatline Poetry