Poetry Unbound

Mark Turcotte — Dear New Blood

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Jul 17, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Young Natives' Restless Energy

  • Mark Turcotte recalls young native listeners hunched, bored yet vibrating with energy at his readings.
  • He empathizes with their restlessness, knowing well the hunger to express and sing out at that age.
INSIGHT

Poetry as Sonic Emotional Power

  • Poetry is both a sonic and literary event, where sound evokes emotion as much as meaning.
  • Turcotte invites new voices to channel their anger and pain into creative energy that connects and teaches.
ADVICE

Turn Anger Into Creativity

  • Embrace the youthful impatience and criticism rather than fearing it.
  • Channel anger and ambition into creativity that builds community and deepens understanding.
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