Verbal Blend is a spoken-word poetry program designed to enhance students' confidence in writing and performing original poems. The program comprises of a seven-week workshop series on poetry forms and formats, journal entry, and peer-reviews. Students get the opportunity to showcase their work at public venues such as open mic nights. spoken-word poetry program designed to enhance students' confidence in writing and performing original poems. The program comprises of a seven-week workshop series on poetry forms and formats, journal entry, and peer-reviews. Students get the opportunity to showcase their work at public venues such as poetry slams and themed open mic nights.