About two weeks ago I had my first poetry reading experience. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I definitely wasn't expecting the small gallery on State Street to be completely decorated to feel like a dark cave. At first I was kind of, confused, but I ended up really appreciating the effect that the atmosphere had on the poetry listening experience. The cozy, dark setting was intimate and made the audience feel as if each and every one of us was a part of our overall experience.
The first poet that spoke was a young woman who's poems seemed to follow some sort of story line. She read monotonously; her work was not about the presentation at all, just her written words. While I found her work to be good, I liked the second poet much more. Even when he discussed serious topics the tone of his poems were calming. This was probably a result of his recurring themes of inner peace and harmony. He was very descriptive of nature, something I enjoy a lot in poetry. His poems did not follow as much of a story line, but the messages were always clear.
Overall, I enjoyed this reading a lot. I plan to attend another reading this Saturday (same place, same time) that is a part of the same series.
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