Want to imagine the world beyond your own experience? To wonder about what you might find in the consciousness of a historical figure, an animal, a lamp, a well-loved book, a pen lost behind the refrigerator? Come explore these ideas via "persona poems," a style of poem that asks us to attempt the difficult but exciting work of imagining lives beyond our own. We'll do some fun generative exercises, read some professional examples, and draft persona poems in this 90 minute workshop. Participants are encouraged to read their work aloud and get some instant reactions and supportive feedback if desired!