Show Me Poetry

Show Me Poetry Poetry Slam in Springfield, MO. Every FIRST Sunday of the month! In a rotation of three rounds, poets have three minutes to present one original poem per round.

The "Show Me Poetry" Poetry Slam is an opportunity for poets to compete and share their original poetry, and for the audience to experience the community at work. This slam encourages the audience to take part in the show as well, either as one of the five volunteer judges, or by simply cheering on the poets and booing the scores they feel were too low. This is a beautiful night that will change how you see the world. Come out and join us!

Congratulations to our winners tonight! Desiree came in first and took home $50! The Man in the Green Hat placed second,...
08/03/2026

Congratulations to our winners tonight! Desiree came in first and took home $50! The Man in the Green Hat placed second, winning $20, and Mar the Ghost came in third place. And a big thank you to our judges and for everyone who came out to watch and support the poetry community! Come back on September 6th for our next slam!

07/31/2026

Two days left! Join us this Sunday evening in the Barrelhouse at Mother's Brewing Company for Springfield's most venerable-yet-evergreen poetry tradition, the Show Me Poetry Slam!

07/26/2026

One week left! What are you writing for the slam?

07/19/2026

Two weeks from now: It's the August Show-Me Poetry slam! With a $50 cash prize for the first-place winner and a $20 second-place prize, it's the highest-stakes poetry game in all of Greene County. Thrilling! See you there, ye gamblers and takers of chance.

There are nights when it feels like every performance was a banger, and this was one of them! Congratulations to LonLisa...
07/06/2026

There are nights when it feels like every performance was a banger, and this was one of them! Congratulations to LonLisa in 1st, E$ in 2nd, and Joseph in third!

If you were there, we love you. If you weren't, we missed you. Come back to Mother's Brewing Company on August 2nd to hear more original poetry (and a featured set from... someone you all know & love)!

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