Boston is it a damn fine place to be if you're a poet. Take The Boston Poetry Slam, where the best of the best come to compete, spit out their rhymes, and leave it all on the stage. You win a drink and some street cred, but what's really at stake is the chance to connect with other poets who share your passion and your pain.

And then there are the open mic nights, the places where the real poets come out to play. Places like the Lizard Lounge where the words are raw and the emotions are real. This is where you'll find the poets who don't give a damn about fame or fortune, they just want to be heard. (Still missing the old Milky Way in JP for their weekly slams) :(

But Boston's poetry scene isn't just about the competition or the open mic nights. It's about the community, the people who understand the power of words to heal, to inspire, and to connect. The Boston Review, for example, is a quarterly publication that brings together poets from all walks of life, giving them a platform to share their work and to connect with others who share their passion.

And then there are the universities. BU, Emerson College, Harvard. These institutions are like factories, churning out the next generation of poets. But it's not just about the education. It's about the chance to connect with others who share your passion, your pain, and your vision.

At the end of the day, Boston's poetry scene is a place where anything is possible. A place where words can move mountains and break down walls. A place where the beauty and power of poetry is alive and well, and where the next great poet is waiting to be discovered.

But I want to hear from you. What's your favorite spot for poetry in Boston? Let me know in the comments below.