Relative Space

The act of reading and writing poetry should be accessible to everyone. Concrete poetry, which involves placing words in a shape relevant to the poem, is an effective vehicle for delivering poetic thoughts to a broad audience. Through this engaging form, Relative Space ~ a concrete bed of poetry, explores multiple meanings of space---from beyond Earth's atmosphere to making the world a better place for everyone through the promotion of social justice. Many of the poems evolved from...
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The act of reading and writing poetry should be accessible to everyone. Concrete poetry, which involves placing words in a shape relevant to the poem, is an effective vehicle for delivering poetic thoughts to a broad audience. Through this engaging form, Relative Space ~ a concrete bed of poetry, explores multiple meanings of space---from beyond Earth's atmosphere to making the world a better place for everyone through the promotion of social justice. Many of the poems evolved from reflections on interactions with friends, family, celebrities, and others who have affected the poet's lifespace. The compilation of concrete poems and musings results in a unique visual and verbal experience that entertains and inspires readers.Everyone deserves a safe space to call their own, so all profits from the sales of this book of concrete poetry will go toward helping people experiencing homelessness.