15 Minutes: Meziah Smith, 17-Year-Old Poet

15 Minutes: Meziah Smith, 17-Year-Old Poet
Jade Wilson
Next month, Meziah Smith will represent North Carolina’s Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design in the upcoming Poetry Out Loud competition. Competitors read poetry aloud, competing for a $20,000 prize and the title of National Champion.
When did you realize your love for reading poetry?
I've always liked poetry, especially reading it from different authors. I used to be very soft-spoken. And if something were to bother me, or if I was having a bad day, I wouldn't verbalize how I was feeling. But getting into Poetry Out Loud, I've definitely found my voice, and I'm able to express myself a lot better with poetry. Last year, I didn't advance, so I made it my goal to come back this year and [advance to the national competition].

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