Poetry Group

Writing poetry is a solitary endeavor. Are you looking for feedback on your poems? You are invited to join the Poetry Group at NWPL for sharing and critique. We meet weekly on Mondays 4 pm for about an hour and a half.* What does it mean to critique something? According to the Oxford Dictionary, “noun: critique: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.” Since “critique” has negative connotations, we operate in workshop format. How? Billy Collins suggested “5 Things to Consider When Analyzing Poetry in an online ‘MasterClass.’” “Poetry involves different elements like language, rhythm, and structure. Together, they tell a story and create a complexity that is unique to poetic verse. When studying poems in-depth, look at these individual elements: Theme: Poetry often conveys a message through figurative language. The central idea and the subject matter can reveal the underlying theme of a poem. Language: From word choice

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