Were you put off by poetry when you read it in high school? Was it boring or even intimidating? If you would like to overcome those feelings, re-engage with poetry, and discover the joy in words, then this study group is for you. Together, we will read and discuss poems that speak clearly, playfully, and powerfully to real human experiences through a gentle, engaging, and encouraging approach. We will discover ways to approach a poem without worrying about “getting it right.” We will read each poem aloud and, as a group, discuss the poem’s meaning, the emotion it evokes, and the techniques it uses. We will review the tools of poetry (e.g., metaphor, rhythm, rhyme, stanzas) using examples from the history of poetry, ranging from ancient poets including Homer, medieval poets such as Shakespeare, and contemporary poets like Billy Collins and Ada Limón. You don’t need prior knowledge of poetry—just curiosity and an open mind. At the end of four weeks, our hope is that you feel poetry is no longer a puzzle to solve but a language to bring you enjoyment and delight. No book is required; coordinators will provide links to the materials.
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