tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post8970442952003062678..comments2024-03-24T10:54:20.657-06:00Comments on Jennifer Ruth Jackson, Poet: Poet Reading VoiceJennifer Ruth Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-67241378876180970622015-02-21T18:29:39.373-06:002015-02-21T18:29:39.373-06:00Most people crave poetry not written for academics...Most people crave poetry not written for academics. But, since the majority of practicing (note: recognized) poets are churned out through college programs, accessible (yet beautiful) poetry isn't easy to find.<br /><br />I just want a poetry reading to contain genuine aspects of the poet. The work may be good but no one's going to know if they can't stay awake.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-47372497177635096872015-02-20T10:24:34.060-06:002015-02-20T10:24:34.060-06:00I haven't been to many poetry readings, but wh...I haven't been to many poetry readings, but when I hear a poem read I prefer to hear it come across with natural intonation as though someone is talking to me. I'm not a fan of overly dramatic readings or the ones that sound unnaturally sing-songy. <br /><br /> I went to one reading locally one time where a guy from a writing group that I was in read some poems from his recently published book. He was really good because the way he read was pretty much the way he talked. I liked reading his poetry because it lacked affectation. He created powerful images by describing things pretty much as they are and juxtaposing those images with interesting metaphors and observations. It was poetry that made sense without having to be overly analyzed and dissected to death.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-7328424446940512902015-02-19T10:52:08.261-06:002015-02-19T10:52:08.261-06:00It is almost a Village of the Damned phenomenon. ...It is almost a Village of the Damned phenomenon. <br /><br />I try really hard to find readers who do something unique or varying when presenting. It is more difficult than it sounds. Maybe I'll search for videos with people doing it "right" and post them here occasionally.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-11708907686227017702015-02-19T07:16:09.518-06:002015-02-19T07:16:09.518-06:00I've only been to one reading but now I'm ...I've only been to one reading but now I'm sure I won't be able to put your opinion out of my mind. I will be judging and listening for 'poet' voice. What you says makes so much sense.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com