Creative Control and Self-Expression in Poetry

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Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: In his TED Talk, Lemon Andersen admits, “I thought poetry was just self-expression. I didn't know you actually have to have creative control.” How do two or more of the poets from this unit combine “self-expression” with “creative control” in order to give voice to both personal and cultural experiences?

250+ words (not including direct quotations)

https://www.ted.com/talks/emtithal_mahmoud_a_young_poet_tells_the_story_of_darfur

https://www.ted.com/talks/lemon_andersen_please_don_t_take_my_air_jordans

https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_how_many_lives_can_you_live

https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_if_i_should_have_a_daughter

https://www.ted.com/talks/shane_koyczan_to_this_day_for_the_bullied_and_beautiful

https://www.ted.com/talks/felice_belle_and_jennifer_murphy_how_we_became_sisters