3. first thought, worst thought
6. your genius, your demons
8. by heart: a Shakespeare sonnet
II. inner and outer worlds
11. identity 1: boys, girls & bodies
13. by heart: a love poem
19. ha! working with humor
20. identity 2: race, class & privilege
21. the whiskey on your breath: addictions
22. metaphor 1: the shimmer
23. white heat, necessary coldness
26. metaphor 2: parts & the whole
27. enchantments: myths & fairy tales
30. a poem you love: close reading
31. page to stage: performance
32. word/art: make a broadside
33. two heads: collaborations
35. publishing & the pinocchio syndrome
36. mirror at the end of the road
appendix A. poems & poetry resources online
appendix B. recommended reading
