From the Book - 1st Free Press hbk. ed.
pt. 1. The shape of practice, the mystery of poetry. Clearing obstacles: joyful rituals of poetry as practice
Nursery rhymes, chants, and hymns: early encounters with poetry as practice
The shape of practice: waking up through poetry
pt. 2. Building blocks. Words, metaphor, simile
Alliteration and assonance
pt. 3. Forms for practice. Haiku: perfection of a seed
Sonnet: be nimble, be quick
Villanelle: the power of echo
Sestina: repetition in practice
Limerick and epigram: playful and laughing
Ghazal: attention and wonder
Pantoum: questing, devotion, gratitude
Prose poem: practice in someone else's skin
pt. 4. Three genres for practice. Elegy: celebration and letting go
Free verse: diligent individuality
Story poems: practicing deep delight.
