Since poetry has its roots in oral traditions, we miss a big part of what poetry does when we read it silently. However, it's common to hear people read poetry in a way that makes it harder to understand. In this video, we talk about how not to read poetry out loud and how to read it better. Check out these poets reading their own work: Ross Gay: Kay Ryan: Rita Dove: Ted Kooser: 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Poetry Isn't a Nursery Rhyme 3:30 Poetry Isn't a Monologue 6:08 Poetry Isn't That Deep 8:46 General Principles for Reading Poetry 11:11 Conclusion