About Whois Ardimus
Who Ardimus
Ardimus Caldwell aka, Whois Ardimus is a St. Louis poet, community organizer, and storyteller whose work blends raw honesty with philosophical depth. For over a decade, he’s brought his voice to stages across the country— ranked #15 in the Nation, Blackberry Peach National Poetry Slam 2025, featured on Write About Now, and creator of Pen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry. St. Louis–born and nationally recognized, he continues to expand his legacy through his book, Flowers Bloom When Ready: A Book of Poetry through the eyes of Ardimus, his LLC, Whois, dedicated to understanding identity and unity within the community and growing platform—he's building a body of work rooted in truth, creativity, and connection.
What's Whois?
Welcome to the Movement
Whois LLC is dedicated to identity, unity, and community growth. Founded by Whois Ardimus, the organization focuses on character building, personal development, and effective goal setting—empowering people to understand who they are and move with purpose.
Flowers Bloom When Ready
Front Cover
Front Cover
Front Cover
“Flowers Bloom When Ready” is a reflective, thought-provoking collection that explores identity, healing, and self-growth. Through raw honesty and vivid storytelling, Ardimus invites readers to look inward, challenge their perspectives, and discover beauty in their own becoming.
Back Cover
Front Cover
Front Cover
Get a glimpse into the creative process of Whois Ardimus with these detailed sketches. These sketches showcase Whois Ardimus 's meticulous attention to detail. Through raw honesty and vivid storytelling, Ardimus invites readers to look inward, challenge their perspectives, and discover beauty in their own becoming.
Pen Up or Shut Up
Battle Poetry
Pen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry is a high-energy platform created by Whois Ardimus, where poets go head-to-head with raw talent and fearless storytelling. Each battle is recorded through People’s Choice Media and featured on Roku TV, giving emerging artists real visibility and a global reach.