The Voice in the Poem
Some poems seem to sing themselves boldly from the page while others whisper or ramble, speak in code, eventually decrypting their meaning in our gut, or our mind’s eye. Some poets choose the stage for their poems, and others prefer the silent telling of print upon a page. Sometimes, people make sense of their own story through writing poems, and some give voice to others through the narrative they write. This short course allows participants to consider their own poetic voice: what it is and what are its strengths or constraints? You will be able to come to a better awareness of these things through participating in a range of listening, writing, feedback and discussion exercises. We will look a selection of narrative poems that have influenced us or our culture; will consider what makes some poems better for text or for performance; and we will listen to and compare styles of spoken word, and practice these, as well as taking some time to examine how to make better use of our physical voices. There will also be, of course, many opportunities to draft new poems and develop some of them.
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