Dependable Little Bricks: Understanding Prose Poems

Hey poets!

The prose poem offers a wide canvas for experimentation, attracting innovative voices in contemporary poetry.

In this episode, we cover the rebellious roots of the form and how it stepped into the current moment. Join Danielle as she geeks out on her favorite form, discussing the challenges and opportunities presented to us when we focus on the sentence as a unit of measure.

At the end of the episode, Danielle reveals some of the prose poem’s secret powers and a list of her favorite collections to get you started on your prose poetry reading and writing journey.

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