![]() People probably know about the Pullman porters, Emmett Till, and Rosa Parks separately, but Giovanni realized that they may not know how that history is intertwined. Here, Giovanni's use of prose ensures not only that the reader will understand the political point she is trying to make but also that the reader will be aware of the history that led up to Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The same emphasis is placed on descriptive language, rhythms, and other poetic devices, but there's more room in the text itself for explanation. A prose poem is a segment of text uninterrupted by the usual line breaks and white space found in poetry. If you're trying to convey a lot of information within a poem, a prose poem may be the best form to use. _ Week of September 28Ĭraft element to note: Prose poetry. Whatever it may be, I hope this series helps you find what you're looking for out of your practice. Writing can be for pleasure it can be cathartic it can be used as a tool it can preserve memory it can foster connection. It's also inspired by the heightened sociopolitical reality so many of us come face to face with each day. ![]() ![]() This idea was born from an MFA course I took that focused almost entirely on emulating the style of other writers and then reimagining that first draft into something that was our own but still had echoes of the original. Some of them will be focused on craft some will ask you to evaluate content. Every post in this series will include a weekly reading and a list of prompts in response to that reading. ![]()
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