reading poetry and hearing poetry read are two worlds apart
the mind processes words differently when read than when they are heard
just as with a song each reader transforms a poem reading it out loud
texture, color, voice cadence, evoke emotion through another's voice
Although public speaking is central to my professional life, reading my own poetry and fiction can be challenging. But it is also very rewarding. If you'd like to hear samples of my poetry (as well as short stories and novel) you can find ample examples of it through my podcasts at https://open.spotify.com/show/1zgnkuAIVJaQ0Gb6pOfQOH