How To Write About The People Closest To Us

Get all of the Micro Mic episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3Jg82QIz8&list=PLdlbw-VbM6bZ19jT7Dgzn1QowkmouWL6VIn this episode of the discussion portion of the Micro Mic, poets SEANKXREY and Matthew Vaughn share what it is like writing poetry related to relationships, faith, and family. They also discuss their joint poetry platform, Books We Don't Read, and what it means to turn ideas into action.Welcome to the Micro Mic, a poetry reading series by diVERSES in Columbus Ohio where we feature a poet for our intimate studio, following their performance with a discussion around their work and poetry. This Micro Mic feature was part of a double-header with poets Matthew Vaughn and SEANKXREY If you are interested in poems/poetry, you'll enjoy hearing this feature!Matthew Vaughn is a poet, educator, emcee, and North Columbus native. He has performed professionally for over 10 years, receiving his first paid features at just 17 years young. Vaughn has self-published several works, and is sitting on several more to which only God knows when they will be released. Today he serves as community poetry liaison and advisor for Prosody of the People, a spoken word troupe at Stivers School for the Arts. He is also the cofounder of Books We Don't Read, an open mic allowing the Human Library to read itself to the world.SEANKXREY is a published poet, visual curator, and multidisciplinary storyteller exploring truth through raw, human expression. As the author of QUID EST VERITAS, his work captures the in-between moments—where vulnerability, tension, and beauty meet.Blending photography, poetry, and immersive visual curation, he is a creative force behind Scripted in Black, where his original editorial Creative Kin lives, and a co-creator of Books We Don’t Read, a literary and artistic experience centered on honest storytelling.Rooted in authenticity, his work doesn’t aim to impress—it aims to reveal. Each piece serves as a mirror, inviting others to feel seen.*Welcome to our poetry channel at diVERSES! Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just beginning your journey into writing, this discussion will help inform your development in poetry🔍 What You'll Discover:The importance of questioning while reading poetry.Practical tips for asking insightful questions.How questioning enhances comprehension and appreciation.Examples of question-driven analysis applied to popular poems.Strategies for incorporating questioning into your own reading practice.The broader benefits of critical thinking fostered through poetic inquiry.🎓 Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery through the rich landscapes of poetry, where every question unlocks a new layer of meaning and understanding. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection with literature and broaden your perspective on life.Let's embark on this poetic journey together and uncover the profound truths that lie within the lines. Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below—we'd love to hear from you!diVERSES was founded by poet Geoff Anderson in Columbus, Ohio to help writers achieve creative and financial independence#poems #diverses #poetry