Comments on: So You Want My Job: Poet

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:10:46 +0000

I have seen Jordan in action both in the alternative school I work at and in our juvenile detention center; when Jordan is speaking, you can hear a pin drop! He is absolutely amazing and connects with these kids on such a level that we can see glimmers of hope in them once they have experienced Jordan. Thank you so much, Jordan, for inspiring these kids to turn away from the lives of crime, drugs, gangs and violence and learn to take the higher road to happiness and contribute to society! Can’t wait til we see you again!

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:03:26 +0000

I wanted to recommend Bryan Espiritu for this series; he is the owner and designer of IdeallClothing. I have alot of respect for him for finding a way to do what he loves for a living, while keeping the integrity in himself and his craft. Thought it would be inspiring to see how he began and remained on his road to success, hopefully somebody reads this.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Very inspiring. As an aspiring poet myself I would love it if you gave my word of the day haiku blog a look see…. http://wotdhaiku.blogspot.com/ thanks in advance!

By: Jordan Chaney

Jordan Chaney — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:28:23 +0000

Thanks Nadine! :D

follow me on Facebook.com/JordanChaney

By: Nadine Williams

Nadine Williams — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:40:56 +0000

This is sooooooooo incredibly INSPIRING, and just the READ I NEED TONIGHT!

By: jordan Chaney

jordan Chaney — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:24:48 +0000

Reinhard,

That is an amazing journey you have been on already!! I had a friend win the National Grand Slam a few years ago, and I know several other friends who have become career poets as well. You should email me or find me on Facebook/Twitter and stay connected. I love to see young poets and artists pursue their passion because of that “3 minutes on stage” you speak of.

Peace,
Jordan

By: Reinhard

Reinhard — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:55:43 +0000

First post I’ve ever made on this site and I do it with the assumption that Mr. Chaney might read this. I’ve recently just turned 18 and have been browsing AoM for around half a year or so. I’m an aspiring poet as well. Have been doing slam poetry since sophomore year, but creative writing has been my passion since forever. This art form, while not the most well known, has such a great feel to it; it’s unique, expressive, and whether one chooses to believe it or not… The ~3 minutes a poet has on that stage is enough to change a life. It’s still growing in my neck of the woods (or jungle, since I live on an island, and no, not Hawai’i), and I’ve been apart of the scene since it first took off ~3 years ago… It grows bigger and bigger every year, it’s crazy… and for the past two years I’ve qualified for the Grand Slam (the BIG competition meant to find the six best poets out of twelve who qualify [in order to qualify you need to place in the top 3 in four qualifying bouts] for a chance to make it on the Brave New Voices team) and lost at the Grand Slam. Brave New Voices or BnV, is the SUPERbowl of youth poetry, where 500 youth from all around the world compete and share their stories with an amazing variety of people. I qualified February, and haven’t done anything since…. It may very well be my last year, and everyone I’ve competed against three years ago have aged out. I’ve done nothing and I don’t know if it’s because of uncertainty, fear, or just a lack of passion… and then just tonight, I visit this website and see your interview in the front page. It might just be the kick I need. Thanks for sharing your story man. Here’s to hoping the third time’s the charm.

By: RMPHH

RMPHH — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:33:18 +0000

Truly epic.

All of our lives are stories to be told; oral tradition, published books, or films. Sometimes though we just play as a supporting cast or a mere prop, not the lead role.

Boy with school suspension due to crew cut hair.

By: Markv

Markv — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:37:10 +0000

Ain’t no money in poetry,that’s what sets the poet free.I’ve had all the freedom I can stand.You got your cold dog soup and rainbow pie,is all it takes to get me by.Fool my belly till the day I die.Cold dog soup and rainbow pie.
Guy Clark

By: jaklumen

jaklumen — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:20:55 +0000

Someone from my home town? *falls out of chair*

Thanks for the inspiration, Jordan, and representing Kennewick and the Tri-Cities.

btw lovin your Bloomsday video right now. I’ve only done the race once, but my grandparents are in Spokane and pretty much done it most every year it’s been held. Quite the experience, all right.