Message from Keanu: This event was born from the quiet fire of survival—one that taught me to be a wounded soldier, to carry my scars in silence. But poetry offered me a different way, a sacred path where pain can bloom into power. Rooted in Verse is more than a night of spoken word—it’s a reclamation. It’s where we plant the seeds of our truth in the open, trusting that even the most fragile voice can take root and rise. I created this space for those who’ve been told to quiet their hurt, to hide their hunger for healing, to soften their rage and muffle their joy. Through heart-centered passion and poetic articulation, I invite you to witness a night where language becomes liberation.

Our mission is simple: tell the truth and let it live. In a world that so often rewards performance and perfection, Rooted in Verse calls forward the raw, the real, and the radically honest. Whether you come to speak or simply to listen, you are part of a sacred exchange—one where expression is medicine and every word has a pulse. This is your space to come as you are and speak what stirs. Let your voice take root and bloom into something eternal.

Event tickets are $16.00 each and are available at https://ko-fi.com/rootedinverse888. All tickets being purchased should include the notation: poetry ticket. A QR code will be sent out shortly after payment. 

This event is for ages 18 and up. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/rooted-verse-open-mic-poetry-event-keanu-parker