How to Read a Poem

By Mitchell Isaac Friedman

How to Read a Poem is a hodge podge of the ramblings of my mind. The pieces range from thoughts and images that come to me during my daily meditation, or when I take my morning walk with my wife. There are also my reflections on the events of a very stressful two years in American current events. And, of course, I could not resist a bit of whimsy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookRix
• Release date: Feb 6, 2022
• ISBN: 9783755407195

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How to Read a Poem

How do you read a poem?

Simple—

in a word—

DON’T!

Don’t read the poem:

see beyond the words,

the meter,

the rhymes,

the message.

Don’t read the poem—

don’t even try.

Experience it,

feel it.

See its peculiar vision,

taste its savory flavor,

smell its sweet fragrance,

hear its melodious voice,

feel its soft silken texture.

How do you read a poem?

Don’t read it,

experience it,

Feel it.

Word Association

All the leaves are green

All the leaves turn

Turn the screw

Turn to the right

Right on

Right away

Away from home

Away and free

Free to be me