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How to Turn Everyday Moments into Powerful Poetry
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Hello friends, In our latest BuildWriting episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Shreya Suraj—a mathematician turned poet whose everyday experiences fuel powerful, accessible verse. Shreya walked us through her journey from structured rhymes to free‐verse freedom, shared her “Cell Phone or Prison Cell?” poem, and even gave us tips for hosting low‐pressure open mics when the lights flicker off. Here’s what stuck with me: • Spotting poetry in the ordinary changes everything. Shreya treats a beach cleanup or a kitchen snack like poetic inspiration waiting to happen. If you need a quick dose of daily inspiration, hit play and let Shreya’s stories remind you how the world around you is one long poem waiting to be written. Listen now on
2. On Youtube 3. On Apple Podcast As always, thank you for being part of BuildWriting. I can’t wait to hear what ordinary moments you’ll turn into extraordinary lines this week. Keep writing, P.S. Have a moment that surprised you with poetry? Reply to this email and share it—I love hearing your discoveries. |
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