When I'm not reading poetry, I am rarely writing poetry. I was reminded by an exercise in Dr. Caroline Leaf's The Perfect You to include the practice of reading poetry daily. This is a great exercise for everyone to practice, but essential for a poet. Not reading poetry for a poet is like skipping workouts for an athletic trainer.
Reading to Inspire Writing
Reading to Inspire Writing
Reading to Inspire Writing
When I'm not reading poetry, I am rarely writing poetry. I was reminded by an exercise in Dr. Caroline Leaf's The Perfect You to include the practice of reading poetry daily. This is a great exercise for everyone to practice, but essential for a poet. Not reading poetry for a poet is like skipping workouts for an athletic trainer.