Summer Hill Seven

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Two Haiku by Summer Hill Seven

Location: Picnic tables and benches near the Lafayette Gate

Summer Hill Seven is a father, filmmaker and writer. He founded the Poemedy Institute which is dedicated to studying, teaching, and exploring the art & science of eloquence. His 2nd book, Hang Time: A Poetic Memoir is dedicated to the black men in America who have not and will not reach the age of forty. Seven's latest book is Squircular: An Actor's Tale which is a memoir about the journey to becoming an artist after life as a American corporate attorney. He is known for inventing the artform of poemedy, a blend of theater, hip-hop, and spoken word. Seven uses his platform at the Poemedy Institute to teach eloquence in spoken language and writing as an alternative to violence.

As a proud alumnus of Philip Schuyler Elementary School in Albany, NY, Sister Clara Muhammad School in Philadelphia, Princeton University, Richard Stockton University, University of Delaware and The New York University, School of Law, Seven’s mission is to use the Poemedy Institute to share the joy of learning, creativity and eloquence.


Part of this walk

Voice of Trees (Tallahassee Sound Walk, USA)

Voice of Trees (Tallahassee Sound Walk, USA)

Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Through the Voice of Trees - Tallahassee sound walk, you’ll discover local poets who pay homage to Cascades Park, one of the City of Tallahassee’s gems. By following the route on the Echoes app, visitors will hear a selection of original poems read aloud by the poets themselves. Each poem represents a different location within Cascades Park and encourages visitors to discover spots for quiet contemplation. Inspired by the monumental trees and surrounding landscape, these poems serve as a celebration of the unique features of the area. From Smokey Hollow Pond to Centennial Field, visitors can explore the city’s history while enjoying its natural beauty. Included in this sound walk are original poems by local poets Summer Hill Seven, Terri Carrion, Michael Rothenberg, and Virgil Suárez. Voice of Trees - Tallahassee is a collaboration between the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, and the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs Department. This initiative was made possible in partnership with Italian artist Giovanna Iorio who developed the Voice of Trees project in an effort to preserve the voices of poets and link their work to the landscape. Tallahassee and New York City are the only Voice of Trees locations in the United States. Our city joins a global Voice of Trees community which includes Italy, France, England, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Greenland, Ireland, Spain, Japan, and the Netherlands. https://coca.tallahasseearts.org/art-in-public-places/voice-of-trees-tallahassee This Is What Falls by Michael Rothenberg Cascade Park by Virgil Suárez Two haiku by Summer Hill Seven Surrounded by Terri Carrion
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