Poetry Is Life

Eleven O Eight is a special platform designed to spotlight poetry and the creative arts.

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Poetry Speaks to the Soul and Calms the Mind

When you belong to a community of poets, you are connected to the most incredible art of our time. You can communicate with people who think freely, feel deeply, and communicate passionately. Poetry exists to give words to our most profound feelings. When poetry whispers to your soul, the message is: you are not alone.

Our Mission:

To provide a platform for individuals of the Creative Arts Community to display and represent their diverse abilities, talents and artistry. To celebrate and highlight the value of life experiences through poetry, spoken word, music and artistic expression in hopes of strengthening, educating and motivating generations to come to realize their dreams in the face of adversity.

Featured Collections

#freestylefriday1108
On Fridays, we encourage freestyle poems, so write about any topic with any style. Let the words flow through you without constraint.
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#mattersoftheheart
If you have poem in your heart, share it with us and you might find it here—whether it’s love requited or love lost.
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#slampoetry
Share your slam poem with us: text, audio recording, or video...as you prepare to perform your work publicly. Let us be your first audience.
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#empathypen
When your compassionate heart bleeds through your pen, let your feelings out and allow your empathy to connect humanity.
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How
to Get
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Join Our Facebook Group!

Find us on Facebook and join our community of immensely talented and supportive writers. You might just find the sense of belonging you’ve been searching for with our group.

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Share your work with us!

When you’re ready to share your beautiful words with the world, start here with our Facebook group. We’ll support you and highlight your artistic efforts.

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Support your fellow poets!

In this group, we strive to create a nurturing environment of support. Sharing your work takes courage and the members of this group want to acknowledge that.

Our Summer Youth Program! (Coming 2024)

P.O.E.T.R.Y.

placing our eyes on the rising youth

Eleven O Eight will provide an annual summer writing camp for youth ages 8 to 18 to develop and enhance poetry and writing skills.

Poet of the Month
June

Poet of the Month

Lenell Allen

“I’m Lenell, I’m 21 years old and I was born and raised in South Jersey. Poetry to me, is therapy. Not just for me, but for others I hope to help. I’m an advocate for mental health, and I’ve helped a few kids. 

I started writing at 13 years old. My hope for the future with my passion is to one day publish one or more of my books, and hopefully help others dealing with similar struggles with mental health.

Something else I love is photography. I love taking pictures.”

Poet of the Month: June - Lenell Allen - St. Louis

Lenell is a TOP CONTRIBUTOR in our Facebook group and is considered a founding member of Eleven O Eight due to how much she has shared and contributed to the group.

She has participated in multiple Eleven O Eight events and even came in first place back in June of 2022 for our “Love, Peace, and Equality” online poetry slam!

Lenell Allen actively shares her work on social media. We encourage you to support this artist via her social media platforms:

Audio Archives

Explore the poetry of Eleven O Eight through our collection of recorded recitations–often performed by the poets themselves!

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Auditions for BattleGround 2024

What We're Looking For:

Voice & Articulation

Stage Presence

Team Work

Thank you for your interest in competing at BattleGround 2024!

How to Audition

Audition Videos Must Be Submitted By April 1st, 2024

  • Submit a 2-5 minute video performing/ Reciting your poem with your partner to auditions@elevenoeight.com

  • In your email please include your: Name, Age, Phone Number, and Email Address for both you and your teammate

  • Must be 18 or Older
  • Submissions do not need to be originals.
  • If team members are not able to meet in person to create your audition video, you may submit a separate video for each team member.

Best Regards,
Eleven O Eight Team

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Auditions for BattleGround 2024

Auditions Open March 1st, 2024

Audition Videos Must Be Submitted By April 1st, 2024