Carlos Andrés Gómez – “Gifted”

Performed at Main Street Players

“It took years for people to read what everyone thought was Da Vinci’s own invented language when all he did was just write backwards.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez, performed at Main Street Players in Miami Lakes, FL.

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Carlos Andrés Gómez – “Beating Traffic”

Performed by Carlos Andrés Gómez

“Forget beating traffic, leave your car in the parking lot. Let the tears stain your face as you run through the rain, your arms outstretched, alive.”

Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez.

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Carlos Andrés Gómez & Katie Kramer – “If a Princess Tries to Kidnap Your Daughter”

Performing at Mercury Café.

“She is many things. She is everything, all things radiating at once. But one thing she will never be is a princess.”

Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez & Katie Kramer, performing at Mercury Café in Denver, CO. Check out more from Dare to Speak here.

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Carlos Andrés Gómez – “12 Reasons to Abolish C.B.P & I.C.E”

Performing at Storytellers VIII.

“Most terrorist attacks in the United States over the past 200 years have been carried out by white American men. I have never seen a news headline calling a white American man a terrorist.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Carlos Andrés Gómez, performing at Storytellers VIII.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Michael Lee!