The document discusses using poetry as a metaphorical tool in academic practice. It argues that metaphors have the power to change our reality by affecting how we conceptualize the world. Poetry invites us to explore our plural identities and teachers should see themselves as poets to foster creative pedagogy. The document then outlines steps for analyzing poetry, including gut reactions, literal and metaphorical meanings, imagery, rhythm, speaker, and audience. Groups will be given a poem to analyze and discuss in relation to their own academic experiences and professional stories.