Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level - Providence

In this online session for the Providence community, you will explore Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level. Discover how the basic principles of poetry can transform your everyday conversations—from interactions on Thayer Street to family chats—and help you build stronger relationships, even if you have never written a poem before. This is an opportunity, accessible from your home, to understand communication in a new light, using simple techniques to foster genuine connections.

We will look beyond the complex literary analysis you might find at Brown or RISD. Instead, in this digital talk, you will get insights on the power of metaphor, imagery, and rhythm in simple, direct communication. These are not academic concepts but practical tools you can use immediately in your Providence life. Learn how paying attention to the sound and shape of words can change how others receive your message and respond to you. The focus is on making your expression more vivid and your listening more intentional, a skill valuable in our creative city.

The goal is to move past surface-level small talk and build deeper connections within our Providence community and beyond. Understand how to listen more attentively, much like a poet listens for subtext and emotion. You will also learn about expressing your own thoughts and feelings with greater clarity and impact. This online approach helps create moments of real understanding with friends, family, and colleagues, whether they're in Rhode Island or across the globe. We believe that better communication can strengthen the fabric of our city, one conversation at a time.

In this online talk designed for Providence, you will learn about:

• How simple comparisons can make your ideas more relatable.
• The importance of specific details in creating a shared experience.
• Using the pace of your speech to add emotional weight.
• How to listen for what is not being said directly.

You will leave this session with a new perspective on language and connection. The ideas presented will help you apply these Poetry Hacks to Connect With Anyone on a Deeper Level in both your personal and professional life, enriching your interactions throughout Providence and in any digital space you occupy.