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The Art of the Metaphor - Jane Hirshfield

By Jane Hirshfield — 2012

How do metaphors help us better understand the world? And, what makes a good metaphor? Explore these questions with writers like Langston Hughes and Carl Sandburg, who have mastered the art of bringing a scene or emotion to life. Lesson by Jane Hirshfield, animation by Ben Pearce

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The Courage to Create—Poetry in the Age of Technology

"The lowest trees have tops..."--William Shakespeare

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David Whyte
2011
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David Whyte Reads “The Lightest Touch”

Poet David Whyte reads his original poem titled “The Lightest Touch” about the physical act of writing poetry. He reads it at the discussion he had with Krista Tippett, hosted by Cambridge Forum.

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David Whyte
2017
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David Whyte: The Practice of the Imagination

David Whyte provides a short practice from his audio program, Clear Mind, Wild Heart.

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David Whyte
2012
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Start Close In by David Whyte

David Whyte recites his own poem Start Close In.

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David Whyte
2012
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Imagination and Creativity