What consciousness might we imagine lurks inside a lamp, a well-loved book, or a pen lost behind the refrigerator? What stories would a fire hydrant tell, or a great blue heron, or a printing press? In this workshop, we’ll explore the persona poem, a form that asks us to attempt the difficult but exciting work of imagining consciousness beyond our own. We'll do some generative exercises, read some professional examples, talk about them and draft our own persona poems. Participants are encouraged to read their work aloud and get some instant reactions and supportive feedback if desired!