Poetic Voice & the Eavesdropping Reader

Some poems unfold through dialogue, speech to a third party, and self talk. Poetic narrators, like playwrights, can erect a “fourth wall” so that the reader must eavesdrop on the poem as they would on a staged drama. In this workshop, we will read several poems and discuss their use of voice before turning to a generative exercise, writing time and an opportunity to share. 

This program is open to ages 16 and up. Registration is required and opens on April 2nd.

Rhonda Rosenheck is an emerging poet and writer. Her publications include: The Five Books of Limericks; Sin No More! A Biblical Sea Shanty; Looking: Out, Up, In & Under Rocks; and Yiddische Yoga: OYsanas for Every Generation. Individual poems have appeared in magazines, journals and anthologies and have been performed live. Rhonda often uses creative writing to move her through the trauma of illness and grief. She writes in her Waterford, NY studio, the Poet’s Perch. Learn more about Rhonda on her website: www.rhondarosenheck.com