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  • Tracey Smith

  • 38 / Male
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
  • Last Login: 7/12/2009

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  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Kzoo
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 9" / Some extra baggage
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Children: I don't want kids
  • Smoke / Drink: Yes / Yes
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: poet

Schools

  • Kalamazoo College

    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • Graduated: 1993
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: English
    1989 to 1993

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About me:

Well, it's been just over a year since I've booked, promoted, hosted, or performed in any poetry related events, and it is with some reluctance and some relief that I've come to this conclusion: after a year, it's not "a vacation" anymore, it's retirement...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRACEY SMITH born in Kalamazoo in 1970 is the youngest child of blue collar parents. He wrote his first poem in the 4th grade, as a punishment for not paying attention in class. Besides writing, performing and teaching poetry, Tracey has been a clerk, a janitor, a painter, a welder, a bartender and a fork lift operator. He has a BA in literature from Kalamazoo College and has been working to bring the Kalamazoo community together by hosting and promoting spoken word events since 1996. He founded the Kalamazoo Poetry Slam in 1998, was a member of the 2003 Kalamazoo Slam Team and has coached five teams of local poets in National competition.

Who I'd like to meet:

Honest, rational, creative people who don’t suck.

Comments

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  • Sky Productions Inc, MI

    Feb 17 2009 4:56 PM

    Spring Sale Flyer
  • Linsay

    Dec 23 2008 3:24 PM

    I knew my toothbrush tasted funny!!!! Santa is really weird!
    I've been sickel ickle for a few weeks...miss a bunch of good movies on Saturday nights....totally bummed!

    Are ya doin one this weekend?

    What's happening New Years?
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    Dec 18 2008 12:59 PM


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  • Sunshine Daydream

    Dec 11 2008 1:56 AM

    happy happy birfday :)
  • Linsay

    Dec 9 2008 5:00 PM

    happy birthday...love ya too much
  • Z

    Oct 31 2008 12:14 AM



    Happy Halloween!!!
  • MarcMarc Beaudin

    Sep 10 2008 3:53 AM

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  • Soul’d Out

    Aug 22 2008 10:12 PM

    Soul
  • Loco Mic

    Mar 13 2008 3:35 AM

    Thanks for the add. Much love.
  • A Gal In Kalamazoo

    Feb 17 2008 5:58 AM

    Cheers!

    ~ A Gal In Kalamazoo
  • john SURVIVOR blake

    Feb 8 2008 8:53 PM

    Peace fam! I need to get to MI someday!
  • Committing Poetry in Ti…

    Jan 8 2008 10:27 PM

    Greetings Kzoo Poetry Slam!

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    Remember to “Commit Poetry” every day and live your life with passion and integrity, committed to creative expression and social justice!
  • [kay] black acid christ

    Dec 16 2007 6:28 AM

    seens like forever since i've been to a poetry slam and i'm cravin'. when's the next kzoo poetry slam tracey? i'm off for the next three wks and got tons of time.
  • Becky

    Dec 13 2007 2:53 AM

    Oh dangit--I missed wishing you a happy birthday. Happy belated, Mr. Poet.
    :-)
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  • PoeticLovette

    Dec 10 2007 11:23 AM

    Best Wishes

    Best Wishes!
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  • Kate

    Dec 10 2007 3:43 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACEY!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!! :)
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    Dec 10 2007 12:06 AM

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    a beautiful day to celebrate I hope it is a eventful day and that you are surrounded by loved ones
  • PicNapPoetry

    Dec 8 2007 5:29 AM

    So, you've got a birthday coming up?
    Have a great one Tracey...
    Kalimah
  • Music @ The Round

    Dec 1 2007 9:03 AM

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  • suzO's v3.0

    Nov 28 2007 9:17 PM

    ...what have you been listening to, lately...

  • [kay] black acid christ

    Oct 24 2007 2:41 PM

    really, that's gonna be the last show still the spring?!? why!!!! that totally suxs. i really wanna go now but i have a lecture i have to go to and take notes on. damn it. well, good luck everybody, tell them i say hi. thanks for the heads up though tracey. can i ask why you guys arent doing anything until the spring?
  • suzO's v3.0

    Oct 18 2007 12:03 AM

    ...i miss you.

  • Sid Redlin

    Oct 6 2007 8:27 PM

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    Couldn't Have Done It Without You Tracey!!!