AbstractRelational poetry is a form of poetry inspired by social constructionism. A freestanding poem is responded to via an interweaving of a second poem within the lines of the first. The result is a new poem that is different than either one alone.Keywordspoetic formsocialconstructionGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Denzin, N. (1997) Interpretive Ethnography. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.2. Escher, M.C. (n.d.) `Liberation' lithograph, http://www.mcescher.com/Gallery/galleryrecogn.htm (consulted 30 June 2007)3. Furman, R. (2006) `Poetic Forms and Structures in Qualitative Health Research', Qualitative Health Research 16(4): 560—6.