Barrie, Ont.’s newest poet laureate looks to create a platform for local artists
“It’s just been so welcoming here. Since I’ve been here, this is where I published my book, this is where I have my daughter, and this is where my poetry really began to grow,” she said.
“I definitely want to give poetry a new meaning. A lot of people say poetry is dead or it’s very emotional. No, poetry can be full of healing, growth, and positivity, and I want to shed a more positive light on poetry, maybe one that’s not so sad or emotional.” During her four-year term, Ternent is looking to bring more poetry concerts and spoken word events, exploring how rap and poetry work hand in hand.“I want to bring more awareness to words and their power and how rap and poetry are kind of the same thing. They’re just different art forms. I really want to bring poetry concerts and festivals that tie in all aspects of our community.”Ternent said she hopes to give all forms of poetry, like dance, singing, rap, and spoken word, a platform.
“I love that everybody who held the title before me I still have access to, and they’re still supporting me through my role. So I don’t feel like it’s solely my role; I feel like it’ll be a combination of all of us coming together.”
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