![]() Through the pigeon's perspective we are also given a peek at the effects of pollution and urban growth on wildlife. The poet uses her pigeon persona to convey a humorous perspective on modern city life, but also one that takes a serious look at street harassment in urban cities. Her natural voice is completely different from the one she uses when in "pigeon-mode" (the pigeon man's accent lives somewhere between Boston and New York). She begins her performance before speaking - pecking her neck towards the microphone similar to the way that pigeons do - her hands kept strictly to her side, embodying the posture of a winged animal. "Pigeon Poem" by Jamila Woods "You know how ladies are / finicky feathers walking around / beaks in the air all offended / like they didn't strut past by burnt cantaloupe / eyes on purpose." In this captivating performance the poet speaks from the voice of a pigeon, changing both her body language and accent while in character.Whether you decide to write from the perspective of a cat, a mailbox, or the voice of your great-great-grandfather, we've got some awesome examples to help spark inspiration! Here are some slam and performance poets who embody their character through gesture, voice, and other forms of body language and delivery. ![]() Persona poetry is one of the most experimental genres of poetry and (like most poetry) is even more impactful when performed as spoken word. Sometimes one of the most exciting and challenging things you can do as a writer is embody someone or something else in order to tell a story (take on a different persona). ![]()
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