SATORI OPEN MIC POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD. SATORI 815 Almar Avenue, Unit 9 Santa Cruz, CA. May 3 2024, 7pm–9pm

Feature Poet: Jaleel Mackey has spent over two decades considering the possibilities and brings his insights, deeply embedded in his words to open dialogue.

This night is not to be missed.

ARTIST STATEMENT – Jaleel Mackey:
"Poetry is my attempt at taming the entropy of this existence. It forces my senses to slow down long enough to find the thread of the moment so I might weave together a tapestry of now to be preserved for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of others.

I write because I believe in the power of storytelling. I believe stories shape our reality. I believe stories have the power to heal, to awaken, to empower, to free – they are what bring us together, and they have the power to tear us apart. Both of these truths exist simultaneously."

Bring your work and contribute to an evening that promises to inspire.