| Ike Torres is a spoken word artist, actor and playwright from Sacramento, CA. Also, Coach of the 2018 Sacramento unified slam team which placed 20th last year. Ike’s style is a well-crafted concoction of power and grace. Audiences across the planet have shared in the experience of his credo, “Express Fearlessly to Live.” Poem By Ike Torres What are you afraid of? What is the swan song you want to sing? You are human being Powerful beyond measure A treasure glistening beneath the gritted teeth of a country weeping You are a sun who has risen from a field of dreams Sun kissed souls bartering body beneath malicious mists have sacrificed in your honor Generations have been lost in pursuit of granting you a chance to reach a greater destiny There is an earthquake trapped beneath your chest You have been granted a finite opportunity and you mustn’t squander it by remaining silent Shake the universe to the core with the aftershocks of your consciousness Dare not asphyxiate yourself with the fire that rests in unison with your breath Release it Dance from the suffocating silence Unleash the storm from your belly You must fight in the name of existence Celebrate death by living Don’t you ever forget to struggle beautifully Let instinct be your guide Absorb the beauty before your eyes Share it with those who remain blinded by the fallacies of life Fear nothing! Stagnation pollutes the soul Idle dreams are die beneath clenched winks On your path you are going to feel the wrath of those who fear their own potential But you are stronger than that March past every peddler of doubt Dream crushers attempting to sell you their idea of normalcy are not to be welcomed They are going to try an persuade u to relinquish your aspirations in the name of security But security can serve as a prison Your vision is not that of a fool Lead the knowledge famine towards the light Nourish their minds with the fruits of your journey Encourage them to reach beyond the limits of interpretation No barrier can detain your rebellion You are the universes breath Seek everything your heart desires Because it’s all over (SNAP) like that |
| Rob Esperanza is a spoken word performance artist known for his affinity for music. Rob was a member of the 2015 SacSlam team. Rob has organized many benefits for local non-profits over the nine years he has called Sacramento home. Look for the signature musical accompaniment that has become part of Rob’s way of raising awareness, presenting social commentary, and standing up against injustice. Truth be told I battle daily with addiction My major malfunction is maintaining honesty I love to embellish which some interpret as a lie The constant struggle amongst our people today To believe in yourself and not fight your natural might To survive pain only to endure recovery It may bring a sobering reality to light I am hooked on lying It’s all I think about. I can’t do this. It’s too hard. I’m not sure I want it. Success is perseverance I insist on focusing my intellect on fear The what if? How about that time I stopped? Will I be on time for my own funeral? This is California after all But I do have the willpower today to say If we stay honest Seek truth and face the unknown Together we’ll grow The preceding program with limited commercials Was brought to you by the associated peers Extraordinary results! Your results will vary. WARNING Truth may cause crankiness, frustration, lack of motivation, trouble sleeping, smothered vibe, claustrophobia, some constipation, runny nose, upset stomach, may inhibit erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, ear infection, complications of the heart, you might start running ‘round the house spazzing out, edema, palpitations, severe swelling throughout the body, panting, chronic obesity, inability to breathe, high fever, confusion, muscle stiffness, uncontrollable muscle movements, these can become permanent, high blood pressure, low blood sugar, these can lead to high risk of coma, decreases in white bloodcells, which can be serious, dizziness upon standing, seizures, impaired judgment or motor skills, paralyzing in some cases, may crimp your style, need for 5 hour naps 3 times daily, And do be advised! Any prolonged exposure to sun, wind, water, fire, or lights of any kind while under the influence of truth may plausibly result in death for some cases, Do keep our product in mind, but before you do Please consult your physician before engaging in any truth |
