Embracing Individuality: Aris Kian's Powerful Slam Poem

The speaker shares their experience of sharing a slam poem with their class and receiving criticism from their teacher.

They express their desire to haunt academic spaces and redefine the canon by celebrating their own artistry.

The speaker emphasizes their personal power and ability to create their own destruction and poetry.

📝 Aris Kian sees a poem as a powerful weapon, with words that leave a lasting impact.

🎵 Kian expresses the depth of his spirit through his own lyrics, turning a syllabus into jazz chords.

🔒 Kian confronts the challenges of being an outsider in academia and emphasizes the impact of his presence.

👻 I am a determined ghost who overcomes obstacles and keeps going.

💪 I am persistent and resilient despite facing challenges like depression and academic pressures.

💡 I am a symbol of hope and a reminder of what others thought they could defeat.