The Poem Knows More Than We Do: Learning to Let Go Through the Art of Listening.

Poetry (Literary form); Poets; Authors; Autonomy & independence movements; Rhythm

The article focuses on the idea that poetry possesses a wisdom beyond the poet's control, challenging the notion of complete authorial authority. It explores how poets initially seek to express themselves through their work but eventually learn to surrender to the poem's inherent autonomy, emphasizing the importance of deep listening, relinquishing control, and employing craft elements like rhythm to shape the poem's emergence.