We've talked about how our initial response to poetry can be much like a first date. Silence. Drymouth. Sweaty palms and a whole lot of looking at the menu. Look at this poor guy. He's scared, but ready for something to materialize. As we tore up our lists of poetry hang-ups, I hope you were able to let some things go. You really do have all the necessary tools and know-how to read and understand poetry.
I'm really looking forward to your presentations on poets that you like. Hopefully this process will help us become more comfortable when relating to poetry. Poetry just wants to be your friend-- he/she won't bite.
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When the time comes, I'll be sloshing my goblet the entire time through these presentations. The poetry thing still seems really volatile though.
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