A Mug of Insights 032: How To Enjoy & Understand Poetry
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Nov 26, 2025 Discover how to unlock the magic of poetry with three simple steps! Dive into a discussion on the beauty of imagery and sound, highlighting music as a powerful gateway. Learn why the enjoyment of poetry can deepen through rereading and engaging with others. Explore personal insights on overcoming past resistance to verse and how to appreciate the rhythm and flow before dissecting the meaning. Get ready to enhance your poetic journey!
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Rediscovering Poetry After College
- Robin Waldun describes his long-standing dislike and academic strain with poetry in college.
- He explains how that view shifted recently as he rediscovered reading poetry for pleasure.
Build Reading Tools, Not Ad Reliance
- Build tools and workshops to help readers regain joy in reading without relying on ads.
- Robin is developing an Analytical Reading workshop and templates to teach practical reading skills.
Form Over Literal Content
- Poetry's magic lies in how it delivers imagery and sound, not just in content.
- Focusing on delivery (sound, form) reveals what makes poems effective.
