Many times, our surroundings and life experiences can be a catalyst for creating great poems on a page or pieces of art on a canvas. It is not uncommon for one art form to morph into or inspire another. For instance, poetry can inspire art and art poetry. The relationship between the two can be likened to a waltz. At times, poetry leads inspiring great visual representations of … [Read more...]
The Bible as poetic masterpiece – (Akronist TV: Poetry Unchained)
When asked who are some of the greatest poets, one might get responses such as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson or Maya Angelou, and each of these poets are worthy of being considered great. Frost’s “The Road Less Travelled,” Dickinson’s “Success is Counted Sweetest” and Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman” are a few of the most celebrated poems of the last two centuries; however, some of … [Read more...]
The poetry of Shakespeare (‘Poetry Unchained’ – Video)
Shaneen A. Harris, of "Poetry Unchained," sits down with Dane C.T. Leasure, the Producing Artistic Director of the Rubber City Shakespeare Company. They discuss how poetry can be found everywhere, even in Shakespeare. Poetry Unchained set up its show in the amphitheater at Chestnut Ridge Park, 1926 19th St. SW, in Akron. The park was the perfect location for an interview all … [Read more...]
