Journal #6: Poet Rives

Poet-philosopher-performer "Rives" is known as the "first 2.0 poet". Let's check out some of his modern verse... #journal

Try to analyze his poem for poetic devices by clicking here for the transcript

https://www.ted.com/talks/rives_tells_a_story_of_mixed_emoticons/transcript

Here's the transcript for "Mockingbird Remix" - list poetic devices you find?

https://www.ted.com/talks/rives_remixes_ted2006/transcript

How does the fact Rives is "performing" the poem - using visuals...change or enhance his message? What do you think of Rives?

What are some of your favorite lines from these two poems?

Here is his remix of the Presidential Oath:

The Presidential Oath of Office seems quirky — it’s in the US Constitution but fewer than 50 citizens have ever actually taken it. I customized it a little. — Rives

I do solemnly swear (I’ve been swearing a lot) I will faithfully execute (ready or not) the office of resident (right where I count) of the united states (a tremendous amount),

and will to the best (or at least like I floss) of my inborn ability (not like a boss),

preserve, protect (the big, the small of us) and defend the constitution of freaking all of us.

If you'd like more Rives...check out his TED page: https://www.ted.com/speakers/rives