Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Assignment for July 15th

Poetry, like all literature, makes the reader see something new. But as poets, we sometimes need help in seeing things new ourselves. This exercise forces you to find new ways of thinking.

Have someone other than you leaf through books of poetry and write down ten words that are powerful, evocative. Put the words into a hat and draw out six of them. Write a poem with those six words.

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