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Why I Love Poetry
I started writing poetry when I was in middle school; before that, I was a short story writer, a world builder, but I found that what I was experiencing I couldn’t put into short stories. A more compact, succinct form was needed. Poetry allowed me to play. It also allowed me to express myself in Read more
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Grief and Poetry
When we’re taught about the five stages of grief, we are rarely told that they are not finite stages to get through. My family recently lost our matriarch—my Grandmommy–and nothing has felt the same since. Grandmommy and I were very close and shared many unforgettable memories together. Grandmommy and I were partners. She was a Read more
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National Poetry Month!
April is National Poetry Month! There are so many ways to celebrate! Here’s a list of 30 things you can do—one activity for each day in April! Read more
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Health Benefits of Engaging with Poetry
The scholarship is limited, but the evidence is resounding–poetry makes folx feel better. Read more
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Notes on Writing Poetry
When and where can we write our poetry? The answer to the question is, perhaps, surprising–almost anywhere and anytime! Read more
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A Moment of Mindfulness with Poetry
Poetry has a great way of bringing us into the present, of allowing us moments of mindfulness and peace. Read more
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Finding Hope in Poetry
It’s at times like these that I lean into poetry. Read more