Wits End Poetry Mission Statement Wits End Poetry is working to make poetry as familiar to people in Greenville County, as it is to people in New York, LA, and Chicago. The power of poetry lies in its appeal and relevance to diverse audiences and youth. Wits End Poetry encourages the use of performance poetry in education to produce more creative and literate students.www.witsendpoetry.com We bring poets from across the country to Greenville county, as well as organize live events across the state; provide resources to up-and-coming writers through our website; and promote community building among writers both in Greenville County and across the South East. Wits End Poetry's core mission is to: to advocate, promote, support, witness, and /or perpetuate the art of poetry to promote and encourage poetry events and those who organize them to promote the use of performance poetry in education These goals will be achieved through: 1. our online website which provides poetry information and resources 2. sponsoring and supporting performance poetry events across Greenville County and beyond 3.sponsoring and promoting the Upstate Slam Team Project developing education and community programs which utilize performance poetry
