Firstly, the students discussed the various types of art located in the Poetry Center. Not only were there the published books full of poems, but there were framed works of art on the walls, and even a mural of Edgar Allen Poe to commemorate his contribution to poetry. Kortemeier also mentioned that the Poetry Center has an online program called Voca where you can find various poems read …show more content…
The building moves from larger rooms with a bunch of chairs to allow for large groups of people to enjoy the happenings at the time. In the poetry center with the books, the space is used for smaller groups to crowd on the couch and chairs. Next, closer to the bookcases, the seating gets more personal. Finally, the outside space is “an architectural progression of solitude” stated Kortemeier when she took us out into the yard. The enclosed outside area is tranquil, even for being so close to a main road. The most interesting thing about the patio is the note in the wall: “If I stay here long enough, I’ll learn about silence.” This rings true for the serene patio of the Poetry