Warm up a chilly December night with some warm poetry. A trio of poets presents: Cherryl Floyd-Miller with EXQUISITE HEATS; Rhett Trull with THE REAL WARNINGS; and Cecilia Woloch, CARPATHIA. - from the local bookstore's website.
I grew up with Rhett Iseman Trull. She was always wicked smart and scored A's with such ease.
After high school I didn't stay in touch with much of anyone. Then along came Facebook and I've become "friends" again with a few people.
Rhett published her first poetry book this fall and has been doing readings in our hometown area. I told myself if she ever came to Raleigh I must go.
And tonight she did come. I had never gone to a poetry reading before. Is it like that scene in "So I Married an Axe-Murderer" with the dark backdrop, spotlight, and giant cups of coffee?
I've never been a big fan of poetry. I get lost in all the imagery the author seems to force out there and sometimes I don't get the point or hidden message.
Each of the poets I heard tonight had their own style. And it was good to hear the backstory to a poem.
I really enjoyed it. I think I'd like to have people read their poetry to me more often. To hear it in their voice with the emphasis and tone in all the intended places.
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