How to Be a Better Human How to enrich your everyday life with poetry (with Sarah Kay)
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Nov 29, 2021 Join poet and educator Sarah Kay as she breaks down the intimidation of poetry. Sarah reveals how finding the right poem can spark interest for everyone. She shares playful insights on the joy of language, emphasizing how writing can deepen our connections with others. Engaging exercises make poetry accessible and fun, urging listeners to embrace creativity. Plus, she highlights the importance of vulnerability in enhancing artistic expression and personal relationships. Tune in for a fresh perspective on enriching your life with poetry!
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Lunchbox Poems
- Sarah Kay's mom wrote her daily lunchbox poems.
- These poems made poetry dependable, surprising, and intimate, shaping her love for the art form.
Daily Wordplay
- Incorporate wordplay into daily life, like writing limericks for Valentine's Day.
- Find joy in language and share it.
Pun Costumes
- Sarah Kay's Halloween costumes are elaborate puns, like "rebel without a cosine."
- This tradition started with a dream about a trigonometry equation costume.