Gabrielle Bouliane was an amazing and lovely performance poet and champion of the National Poetry Slam community who helped pioneer the video documentation of live poetry performances.
She was diagnosed with stage four cancer shortly before she performed what would be her last poem at the Austin Poetry Slam on Dec. 5, 2009.
Gabrielle took her name from the open mic list on Jan. 29, 2010, while surrounded by family and friends. Rumor has it that her intergalactic poetry tour has been a complete success.
We miss you, Gabrielle.
Gabrielle, you still visit me in dreams.
CookingRock 2 weeks ago in playlist poems
u will b missed....not forgotten...
unionbencher 11 months ago
She died. That's what "took her name from the open mic list" means. It's a metaphor that's just a bit too obscure for many people.
LanguorousLass 11 months ago
We miss you
Brennanfest 1 year ago
I miss you so much, Gabrielle.
CookingRock 1 year ago
This is beautiful.
greyskiesblue 1 year ago
Yes!!! I missed this poem!
iliketurtles6667 1 year ago