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How often do you read poetry?

in Poetry Discussion

I used to be in the habit of reading poetry every night for leisure, but that has dropped off of late. I have recently found myself taking part in virtual open mics almost every night, so I guess you could say I'm still reading poetry but it isn't the same. I'm reading to entertain rather than leisure. Reading poetry is very important as a poet, so I'm wondering how often our Covers are reading poetry? Be honest you cheeky lot hahaha!

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Ghost of a Goddess

May 18

TBH very little. I've been reading and memorizing Plath recently, and I listen to some spoken word on Youtube, but that's mostly it. I used to be really into having a book of poems in my bed that I'd read before sleeping, but at a certain point, I couldn't do it anymore and went back to reading fiction. I have also been reciting some from memory, but I don't know where you would put that.

Mark Keller

May 18

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Reciting poetry by heart is a lost art. Nobody does it anymore, and I applaud you!!!!!!!!! I recited Frost’s “Death of the Hired Man” for memory, when I was in grade school, many years ago. Plath is a powerhouse! I need to read her, myself!