What Separates Poets & Artists | Pour Over Poems

A note for some adult language. In this episode of Pour Over Poems, we dive deep into the world of identity: what it means to be a poet, the labels we take on, the difference between poets and writers, and the thinking behind how we define ourselves. In this episode of Pour Over Poems, we sit down with Genesis to explore the thin line between writing and performance, the weight of "poetic rants," and why we hold poets to a different standard than other creators. We dive deep into how language shifts across cultures and the importance of reclaiming your artistic identity by releasing the labels that hold you back.Whether you’re a writer, a spoken word artist, or someone navigating your own creative journey, this conversation offers a raw look at the sacrifice and choice required to live as an artist.Key Topics in This Episode:The emotional weight of performing personal poetry.Defining "poetic rants" as a form of cultural communication.The hierarchy of artistic labels (Writer vs. Poet).Reclaiming your identity and rejecting creative boxes.The legacy of creativity and the choice to be an artist.Welcome to Pour Over Poems, where host poet Geoff Anderson invites a poet out for coffee to hear one of their poems and then see where the discussion goes. Join us for a discussion with poet Genesis Shine, a poet, writer, creator, and action who shares what she calls her release poem and what it means to be an artist on your own terms.Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P?si=pGDmsZ_1T9qjWzTR7KQeYg00:00 - Introduction and welcome01:10 - Poem performance: "Because of Pop Culture"05:15 - Reflecting on the performance and emotional weight05:52 - Defining "Poetic Rants" and cultural communication09:40 - How language and words shift across cultures11:32 - The distinction between a writer and a poet13:46 - The problem with labels and artistic hierarchy15:38 - Why we hold poets in a different regard17:50 - Poetry as a communication style19:16 - The difference between poetry and structured writing20:20 - Releasing the past and reclaiming artistic identity22:30 - Genesis' family legacy of creativity and stifled art24:50 - The sacrifice and choice of being an artist27:14 - Rejecting boxes and embracing the creative process28:21 - Closing thoughts: Who is Genesis?#PourOverPoems #poetry #diverses