Poet • Educator
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I plan to teach a 3rd session of my class The Words to Say It: Writing and Reading Poems about Illness, Trauma & Healing at Hugo House starting April 17, 2019.
I’ve taught this 6 week workshop before but thought I’d share one of the many approaches I use to start writing for those of you who may be interested in the class but wonder how it goes.
Writing Poems about Illness & Trauma-How To.
If you think this class interests you, you can register here.
Suzanne Edison will read from her book and there will be a Q & A with some of the artists, researchers and participants in this project.
The Pacific Science Center
Thursday, March 7, 2019
7 pm
On a sunny Saturday morning in Burien, WA, about 20 residents of Merrill Gardens, along with a half dozen more friends, gathered to hear me read poems and discuss the project upon which my recent book, The Body Lives Its Undoing, is based.
They were attentive listeners and asked great questions about the poems and about autoimmune disease in general. One question was about the difference between infections and autoimmune disease. Another person was curious if there were any “bright spots” that emerged from people living with pain. I said I heard often about people letting go of things that no longer seemed important and learning to live in, and celebrate each moment.
We also showcased some of the artwork and Anna Hooser, artist, book designer and BRI Tech Assistant, was also on hand to talk about how her artwork was a reflection of the interviews I conducted and which she videotaped.
Optimism Brewing, 1158 Broadway, Capitol Hill (come early to get a seat)
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Please see the following flyer for announcements about upcoming readings and locations.
The first one is:
I will read poems from the new book and one of the artists and book designer will be on hand to answer questions and engage with the audience about the project and about autoimmune disease.
