How To Incorporate Fire Pits Into Poetry Readings
Atmosphere is vital for poetry readings and a firepit is a unique way to build the right mood. Often, words don’t bring together the true meaning of poetry, a Fire Pit can elicit the feelings and inspiration to compliment the reading. By having poets read their work before a fire pit, you can give your performers the little push that is often necessary to break through to a stubborn audience.
One of the reasons that fire pits are so useful during poetry readings is that the symbol of fire reminds us all of the secret flame that burns within us. Under the typical exteriors offered in our career and personal lives, almost everyone has within them a fire that cannot be extinguished. Fire is an eternal representation understandable to all, and can help both writers and listeners realize the potential a poetry reading has to unite humanity in a common realization of something sacred and true.
The intimate nature of a Fire Pit recalls ancient history and more recent instances when people sat around their campfires, talking and sharing stories that became legends. In the past, people who had a close relationship with each other often got together around a fireplace in their homes or a campfire to discuss their opinions and beliefs on current events and come up with ways to solve the concerns they have in common. Despite the fact the Internet and its social media opportunities supply new channels for communication, they are still poor substitutes for the primal act of assembling around a fire. Consequently, audiences are likely to be far more invested in the poetry being read if they are seated around a warm, primal fire.
Last of all, reading their work before a fire pit tends to lower the anxiety felt by the presenting poets. Instead of audience members being fixed only on the poets as the present their works, they can take in the readings as they gaze deeply into the flames.
August 29, 2010
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Posted by Jam Man
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