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RESEARCH: What is Poetry? Discussion of poetic philosophy. Where does the word poetry come from? What does poetry mean to you?

DISCUSSION: Bring the most favorite poems you’ve written. We’ll read some of them outloud to understand what each one of us values the most. What makes a poem stand out? What makes a poem reach “the next level”? What do you like most about the poetry you do?

We’ll talk about the organization as a whole. Our values, ethics, code of conduct, and other agreements necessary for the long term benefit of The Being Poetry Troupe. We will:
– introduce briefly each other
– set a comfort agreement based on the Welcome Package
– Review the Welcome Package
– presentation of the The Being Poetry Troupe
– dialogue about ways we can share our knowledge and expertise
– dialogue about what are tendencies artistically (+ acoustic, visual, textual, tactile, etc. )
– a review of business and legal forms for artists
– setting and reviewing of our poetic goals

If there’s time, we will read a poem we most love and a poem we’ve written. Bring both just in case.