Ashley Lumpkin – “Six Flags Over This Disorder”

Performed at WoWPS Finals 2020

“Once, a friend described being bipolar as something like a rollercoaster. Like highs and lows and a little fear, but something we all survive. What if you came to the amusement park and they’d done away with every safety harness?”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Ashley Lumpkin, performing at WoWPS Finals 2020 in Dallas, TX.

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Ashley Lumpkin – “Eucharist: How to Make Your Mother Let You Save Her Life”

Performing at Southern Fried 2016.

“Don’t ever forget you wear my face.
Side by side we look like sisters.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ashley Lumpkin, performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!
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