Poetry is a literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity through the use of a distinctive style and rhythm; poetry collectively or as a genre of literature.
You might also say that it is a type of literature or fiction writing that attempts to stir the reader’s imagination or emotions.
This is achievable when the writer carefully chooses and selects language according to its meaning, sound, and rhythm. Some poems, such as nursery rhymes, are simple and humorous.
Course syllabus
Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop
The poem will cover key poetic techniques and terms, and all will teach how to use or not use some of the tools of poetic composition. To register, click the button below.
Creative Writing.
While it may not focus on writing poetry, improving your writing with this course will invariably improve the way you write your poems.
Modern and Contemporary American Poetry. The block will focus on contemporary American poetry with an emphasis on experimental poetry from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman to the present day.
Contemporary American Poetry.
The block will feature prestigious instructors from around the country who will present their analysis of groundbreaking contemporary American poets in richly illustrated lectures.
Healing through the Arts.
Healing with the Arts gives you the tools to heal what you need to heal in your life: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Writing: the craft of style
You will learn the use of metaphors and imagery and demonstrate how clarity, grace, and ingenuity in word choice are essential to the success of a story. Writers will develop the editing skills all writers of good stories and good prose need.