Here are videos of stories and poems in American Sign Language. I created them because I want to share the beauty of ASL with the skill I have in arts.

Watch Ian Sanborn present visual vernacular poetry in ASL as he describes the communication experiences of the Deaf Community. Type of Source: Video | Topic: ASL Poetry, Culture, Literacy

Aug 22, 2007 · Put simply, ASL poets use their hands to sign words and their bodies to express vivid images, related concepts, sudden realizations, conflicting thoughts, and underlying …

Sep 18, 2024 · Discover the beauty and emotional depth of ASL poetry, exploring its history, techniques, notable figures, and educational importance in Deaf culture.

In this poem, Valli likened dandelions to Deaf people. Hearing people have been trying to eliminate or "hearize" deaf people for the past thousands of years, forbidding sign language, …

May 15, 2025 · ASL poetry uses expressive body movements, facial expressions, and spatial techniques to create visually captivating storytelling. Strategic manipulation of space and …

Oct 24, 2025 · To the deaf culture, poetry is entirely different in that it makes you move around and use your body language as a form of expression instead of writing. American Sign …

These Best Asl poems are the top Asl poems on PoetrySoup. These are examples of the best asl poems written by PoetrySoup members

Oct 28, 2023 · ASL poetry, or American Sign Language poetry, is a performance art that incorporates sign language elements, such as facial expressions and hand gestures, in order …

Sep 27, 2019 · In this collection of twenty-one poems, the breadth and beauty of ASL is showcased as a diverse group of signers recite works by Valli. Narration by Lon Kuntze and …