Episode 36 - On Poetry

Poetry, while perhaps one of the oldest and most fundamental forms of shared art, has become a medium looked upon with shades of disdain among the average population in our modern society.  Like abstract art, it can be viewed as too obtuse and esoteric for the public at large to approach.
Once the center of celebrations in longhouses and mead halls for days on end, it has been relegated to moody teen bedrooms and snooty artist open mics as the population has lost contact with it.

In an effort to reconnect with this powerfully expressive and free flowing method of conveyance between individuals, I seek to break down the many ways in which the artform can be used to shape the end result.  By learning to identify and recognize the peculiar structures a poet may choose to adopt when crafting a piece, we can better understand the quality and effectiveness of the end result.  By breaking down the barriers of understanding, it is hoped that this episode opens up fissures through which enjoyment can eventually pass.

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