How to Read a Poem

How do you read a poem?

Simple—

in a word—

DON’T!

Don’t read the poem:

see beyond the words,

the meter,

the rhymes,

the message.

Don’t read the poem—

don’t even try.

Experience it,

feel it.

See its peculiar vision,

taste its savory flavor,

smell its sweet fragrance,

hear its melodious voice,

feel its soft silken texture.

How do you read a poem?

Don’t read it,

experience it,

Feel it.

Word Association

All the leaves are green

All the leaves turn

Turn the screw

Turn to the right

Right on

Right away

Away from home

Away and free

Free to be me

Free gifts

Gifts for the children

Gifts for all

All the leaves are green

All the leaves of Autumn

Autumn leaves falling

Autumn’s crips air

Air fresheners

Air bubbles

Bubbles in the water

Bubbles popping

Popping the champagne corks

Popping bubble wrap

Wrap it up

Wrap on the knuckles

Knuckle down

Knuckle head

Head for home

Head of the class

Class dismissed

Class is cancelled

Cancelled check

Cancelled space launch

Launch a business venture

Launch the

Imprint

Publisher: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Text: Mitchell Isaac Friedman
Cover: Bookrix
Publication Date: 02-06-2022
ISBN: 978-3-7554-0719-5

All Rights Reserved

Dedication:
As always, this book is dedicated to Ilene, Danielle, and Jordan Friedman with love. Also, this book is dedicated in loving memory of William and Lillian Friedman