The power of a word is seen and felt via voice, whether verbal or non-verbal. The importance of our living is seen and felt when we release energy through the utterances we make, which come in various forms and styles.
Man, yes, mankind is a speaking spirit, and this is revealed from the breath within us. With each opportunity we have, we want to let out that energy that defines our world and gives it that delicate shape; like a designer, we bring a level of intent to it.
Forever in our existence, we have come to encounter individuals who, through searching and exploring the power of words, have come to create a style of communicating that capture and entrails the human soul in such an entertaining manner that that which they have released becomes eternal. We refer to them as poets.
Poetry is defined as Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
On this 105th episode of the Word Café, our focus will be on Poetry. And we are so honoured to have Peju Abuchi discuss this with us.
Peju Abuchi is a Poet, Speaker, Wordsmith, and an Educator. She has a powerful poetic presence.
She has a way with words! She is a potent combination of passion, poetry, and pizzazz...
Her words will make you pause, ponder and gaze in wonder. Her voice will make you pause & ponder - you'll feel the silent thunder!
Crafting poems comes naturally to Peju as singing comes to the nightingale, but her penmanship isn't limited to a specific part of the day. She sews sounds together rhythmically, weaves words side by side lyrically, and strings ideas together beautifully - words come alive when placed in Peju's hands!
Her full name, "Adepeju" means "The crown is complete," and that's the feeling of completeness she evokes when her words are brought to life!
She likens the process to the miracle of birth - she gets pregnant with an idea and labours as it flourishes wildly within her to the point of delivery and birthing something utterly beautiful - there's a contentment and completeness that ensues.
The saying "Curiosity killed the Cat" doesn't ring true in her life. On the contrary, Peju believes that curiosity is the key that will resurrect the cat and unlock the stories of our shared humanity.
Capturing these stories in poetic form with the raw, rustic, riveting power of her pen is her superpower!
Peju is witty, curious, sassy, serious, and a lover of words, laughter, and homemade cake.
See more of her portfolio on Instagram @Pejuabuchi
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