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Upon arriving in Sydney again, I’ve caught myself exhibiting one too many American habits, some of which I didn’t even realize came naturally to me.

Cal Slam's open mic nights offered a perfect opportunity for me to test my poetic chops in the Berkeley slam poetry scene, and the theme for the event was womxns' health. After a few hours of unproductive scribbling, I realized I had no idea where to start, especially with my given topic. So I spoke with Elise Dimick, a slam poetry veteran, for some tips on writing a respectable poem.