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Mar 21, 2016
"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." --Carl Sandburg
The Poet Sarah Kay on How We Measure Creative Success
When discussing the legitimacy of her poetry, Sarah Kay answers, "I think my work, from a broad perspective -- by this I mean my work as a writer, teacher, organizer, human -- is about trying to invite people in and create spaces where people feel welcome and comfortable with poetry, but are still creatively challenged. When that's happening, that feels like success to me." This piece offers a lively discussion of the importance of poetry and authenticity, as well as links to Sarah Kay performing her powerful spoken poems.
BE THE CHANGE
As you consider the positive differences you can make in the world around you, embrace the three steps outlined by Sarah Kay in her TED talk. Step 1: I can. Step 2: I will. Step 3: I will infuse the work I'm doing with the specific things that make me, me even while those things are always changing. To get yourself started, make a list, such as the two she suggests: 10 Things I Know to be True and 10 Things I Should Have Learned by Now.
