Crystal Gareve, winner of the Poetry In Motion Golden Tongue Award receiving her gifts from JIIC representatives at their offices in New Kingston on Friday March 12. - Rasbert Turner

So, you didn't watch 'Poetry in Motion?' Not to worry, an anthology of speeches with a compilation of all 7 stagings of the annual speech festival is scheduled to be released within six months.

Tanoi of Yasus Afari's Edutaiment Promotions made the disclosure during the award ceremony for the 2010 'Golden Tongue' festival winner. At a short ceremony held at the Jamaica International Insurance Company (JIIC) Offices in New Kingston recently, Tanoi said the aim was to blend youth with their seniors in the business.

"We realise that a number of the youths who participate in the festival are not known in entertainment, therefore, the aim is to compile the work with the likes of Mutabaruka, Yasus Afari, Professor Mervin Morris and others so that the public can be associated with their style,'' Tanoi told THE STAR.

Crystal Gareve was presented with a laptop computer, books and a trophy by JIIC representatives who promised to continue supporting the festival.

"There was a need for persons to express themselves in an effective way, we have a proud supporter of Poetry in Motion, the entries are getting better and we are very proud of persons like Crystal,'' Elizabeth Chung, Marketing Manager of JIIC said.

The recipient said that she was glad to be recognised for her entry in the annual festival.

"I think, poetry is a good way to express yourself and that is what I have done and to be recognised is a most important step,'' The 25-year-old Gareve remarked.

In an effort to enhance the flexibility of the festival, the Golden Tongue was introduced so that young poets could express themselves through the spoken word.