Corpo a corpo con la poesia
le tessere

Poetry is not meant to be merely read. It is an act of play, experimentation, movement and discovery. Poetry asks to be lived, to be felt throughout the whole body. The tessere of Corpo a corpo con la poesia emerge from this vision, as an extension of the illustrated poetry manual published in 2024. It is a small kit of poetic practices in the form of illustrated cards, designed to be explored alone or shared with others, in which words, body and imagination intertwine. It is an open invitation to observe and to create, whether as a gentle spark of inspiration or through practical exercises that nourish and train your own poetic voice.

Inside the kit, you will find mantra cards: cards containing a text, a poem or verses, meant to be read and reread, spoken and echoed aloud, until their inner rhythm reveals itself — like quiet spells. You may draw a mantra card intuitively as a daily ritual, or allow yourself to be guided by the activity cards: these are designed to accompany you through different dimensions of poetic practice—subject matter, movement, voice and writing. For those moments when you are in need of direction, a guide sheet is included, offering pathways and suggestions.

Each card is unique, and each one holds the possibility of taking you somewhere unexpected. Trust the process. Follow the invitation. Allow yourself to be inspired and be brave.