The Power of Poetry - video

Author, poet and producer, Kweisi Gharreau, describes how poetry allowed him to process the emotions over his brother's death. This will inspire you to write with purpose, plus remind you how personal experiences are often the best fuel for poetry.
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  • Thank you! This clip was very motivating to me. Sometimes when I am writing my poetry I feel and have felt certain emotions and I would throw my piece away. Now I know better. Thank you!

  • I love what you said about it is never ending...thank you...

    I shared your video on my Facebook, you summed up the healing qualities of writing poetry wonderfully, tomorrow I meet some women who are in healing experience to introduce my healing with poetry,  what comes to mind after listening to you, is that part of the beauty of poetry  is it has no rules and now I take from your book of life, it is endless, hmm as we are... I want to make it simple and yet meaningful for them, so I will share this video  with them.

  • I know very well the power of emotions and how they  can enhance what we truly want to convey and feel. I learned that poetry like tears are the product of the soul brought forth by the heart. I could tell by your comments that you to feel this. Thank you for sharing.

  • Hi Kweisi,

    Thanks for sharing. It was very encouraging to hear you say that some of your poetry is left with a cliffhanger because you may not have experienced and dealt with the ending. I always feel like I "need" to have an ending but now I will write with the thought that may be I haven't experienced or dealt with the ending to be able to express it in my writing. Thank you.

    LaQuetta

  • I concur that poetry allows one to deal with a wide range of emotions.