Will "Da Real One" Bell (Revisionist Poetry Prize)

Poem: Diary of Reform About the poet: When asked what keeps him humble in an arena that he seems to dominate wherever he goes, his reply is this, "I am never bigger than the poems I write or the people who listen to them." A five time nationally televised spoken word artist, two of his national appearances include performances on back-to-back seasons on the HBO program Russell Simmons presents HBO's Def Poetry Jam. One, most notably his performance of what would come to be known as his signature piece “Diary of Reform”. Will was a pillar and a mentor in the South Florida arts community. Although we lost Will physically in 2011, his spirit and legacy live on through those who know his heart and all that he desired for community he poured so much of himself into.