[stylist] How to Read a Poem

[Jacqueline Williams]

Linda,
Don't you really have to have some sight to read a poem, or at least to be
very automatic with Braille?
What of those of us who cannot memorize more than a line or two, or have
peripheral neuropathy in our hands so Braille is not useable"
Yes, I know that every poem should be read aloud at least twice. But that is
why I go to a poetry group, scan in what I can, and make do with my JAWS
voice.
Jackie

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Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:52 AM
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Subject: [stylist] How to Read a Poem

For the poetry lovers here on the list.

I jsut came acress this - a poem is made to be read aloud. If it is not read
aloud, then it is not complete. This is a good article on how to read a poem
out loud.

There are a number of really good books on how to READ A POEM. I have quite
a few in my library and used them in taching my poetry courses at the
college. Reading a poem is a complex task.  But, it is a worthwhile
activity. It  is like reaching the summit of the mountain after climbing it
for hours.  It is a JOB to read a poem - requires lots of WORK to get that
job done. It is a great activity, to be alone in a room, with a poem. 

Lynda


Lynda Lambert
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