How Poetry Can Change Your Heart: (Books on Poetry, Creative Writing Books, Books about Reading Poetry) (The HOW Series)

Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; WHAT IS POETRY, ANYWAY?; TWENTY-ONE QUESTIONS TO ASK ON YOUR FIRST DATE WITH POETRY; POETRY IS GREAT COMPANY; POETRY AS WORLD TRAVEL; WAIT- A SAD POEM CAN MAKE ME HAPPY?; POETRY AS A VEHICLE FOR EMPATHY; LET'S GUSH FOR A MOMENT ABOUT THE MAGIC OF LANGUAGE; THE GREAT PARADOX; THE WORLD OF THE POEM; WordPLAY; CAN POETRY CHANGE THE WORLD?; WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW (OR DO YOU?); COUPLETS; TERCETS; QUATRAINS; LONG-LINED POEMS; SHORT-LINED POEMS; THE ART OF THE LINE BREAK; HOW A POEM APPEARS ON THE PAGE; CAN BE A DIRECT COMMENT ON ITS MEANING;How can a poem transform a life' Could poetry change the world' In this accessible volume, spoken-word stars Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley roll out the welcome mat and prove that poetry is for everyone. Whether lapsed poetry lovers, aspiring poets, or total novices, readers will learn to uncover verse in unexpected places, find their way through a poem when they don't quite "get it," and discover just how transformative poetry can be. This is a gorgeous and inspiring gift for any fan of the written word. From the acclaimed "HOW Series" of books Poetry can transform: How can a poem transform a life? Could poetry change the world? In How Poetry Can Change Your Heart , spoken-word stars Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley roll out the welcome mat and prove that poetry is for everyone. Whether lapsed poetry lovers, aspiring poets, or total novices, readers will learn to uncover verse in unexpected places, find their way through a poem when they don't quite "get it," and discover just how transformative poetry can be. Andrea Gibson is a leading voice in spoken-word poetry, headlining prestigious performance venues internationally. Megan Falley is a National Poetry Slam finalist and creator of the online writing course "Poems That Don't Suck." Fans of Andrea Gibson's Lord of the Butterflies and Take Me With You , and Megan Falley's Drive Here and Devastate Me will love taking a deeper dive into the inspiring power of poetry. Discover or re-discover the magic that is poetry. A gorgeous and inspiring gift for any fan of the written word Will become a go-to volume for poetry writers and readers A simple guide to the transformative power of reading and writing poems, from two acclaimed spoken-word artists. How can a poem transform a life? Could poetry change the world? In this accessible volume, spoken-word stars Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley roll out the welcome mat and prove that poetry is for everyone. Whether lapsed poetry lovers, aspiring poets, or total novices, readers will learn to uncover verse in unexpected places, find their way through a poem when they don't quite “get it”—and discover just how transformative poetry can be. Acclaim for the authors “Propelled by all that is raw, heartfelt, and confessional . . . A tour de force.” — Publishers Weekly on Andrea Gibson’s Lord of the Butterflies “The [metaphorical] daughter of Sexton and Ginsberg.” ― Muzzle Magazine ’s “30 Poets Under 30” on Megan Falley Poetry is for everyone! This joyful book demystifies it, celebrates it, and invites you to join the poetry party.