Grit On The Tongue 

Grit on the Tongue is a space for rural poetry, quiet strength, and stories shaped by work, land, and love that isn’t loud.
Here you’ll find original spoken-word poetry and storytelling rooted in ranch life, western culture, emotional restraint, and lived experience. These poems are for people who show up early, keep their word, and don’t always say what they feel—but feel deeply all the same.

This channel explores love without spectacle, resilience without bravado, and the beauty of a life built slowly with grit and intention. If you believe words should be earned, silence can speak, and art should tell the truth without shouting—you’re in the right place.

New poetry and readings shared regularly.

- JS