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    Rhymes To Rhetoric: poems by Kayla Henry
    Rhymes To Rhetoric: poems by Kayla Henry
    Rhymes To Rhetoric: poems by Kayla Henry
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    Rhymes To Rhetoric: poems by Kayla Henry

    By Kayla Henry

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    From the artist behind ‘Parrhesia - Now More Important than Ever’ comes a book packed with blunt poetry, allowing truth and expressionism to converge. During difficult times, we are prone to questioning our beliefs. Confusion and contradiction in the real world can dizzy us down the wrong path, but art just might be the gateway to free expression. Each poem in this collection aims to encourage critical thinking over self-censorship by presenting harsh realities and crucial solutions in the form of accessible rhyme. Spark cognition with more than 50 poems about education, deception and invention.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKayla Henry
    Release dateNov 23, 2021
    ISBN9781777766238
    Rhymes To Rhetoric: poems by Kayla Henry

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      Rhymes To Rhetoric - Kayla Henry

      INTRODUCTION 

      After my poem entitled "Parrhesia" went viral in May 2021, I saw that the world was crying out for honesty. This realization inspired me to put more of my thoughts on paper. I wanted to express the importance of art, but also the need to step away from it. The way I see it, art has always been a double-edged sword. In one sense, it allows you to present ideas and truths in an accessible way; on the other hand, however, there is a sense of fiction that links itself to it. The main issue I understand is that art can absorb you for long periods of time, muting the real world around you. My poems are built with knowledge and observation, but the formatting and rhymes are what color them as art. As I learn the power of rhetoric, I digest it through my writings and translate it into practical applications. I will not endeavor to tell someone what to think. I will, instead, suggest a better method of how to think. 

      Interpret my work as you will, as I intend to spark conversations and critical thinking. I have hope that the lost art of communication will return to us, and I believe that creativity can be the gateway. Let us go back to the time when philosophers would examine complex ideas while promenading in the gardens. 

      NOTE TO THE READER 

      I hope these poems find you well. They are representations of different times in my

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