You, Me, and Poetry (Session 2)

Poetry is something everyone seems to relate to differently. How do you feel about poetry?

Let’s explore why we, as humans, seem to need poetry when we already have prose for communication.

Here are some starter questions as food for thought:

•What does poetry provide that prose cannot?
•Do you think poetry communicates on a different level than prose?
•What defines something as poetry vs prose?
•What role does poetry play in society – either in the past or today?
•Why do we – individually or as a society – value poetry?
•Why do we have poet laureates?

Bring your ideas, opinions, and questions to our conversation. We can’t wait to hear what you have to share!