Each two-hour session meets on Zoom, 6:00pm Arizona Time. We explore classic and contemporary poets, poetic forms and styles, in a welcoming community space. Participants are encouraged to write from provided prompts and to share their work (optional) among a supportive cohort of human writers. All levels welcomed. Click "Join Next Session" above to learn how to connect.
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 24
Tuesday, December 1
David Whyte
Share and Inspire!
K'senia's Choice
We will explore the unique work of contemporary poet and philosopher David Whyte, which invites us into a new kind of conversation with the world.
Every fourth Tuesday we gather to share poems with each other in a moderated open reading that invites discussion and engagement, but shies away from critique.
Every first Tuesday K'senia brings a surprise poet or poetry topic to the group, AL provides writing prompts. Join the fun.
Past Weekly Themes
A retrospective of recent themes, writing exercises, and shared poetic explorations from our community circles, preserved here for independent practice.
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, October 27
Adrienne Rich
The Pantoum
Share and Inspire!
Examining a selection of her poems spanning from her first book to her last, this session explored the evolution of a marvelous and inventive poet ahead of her time.
This session explored the pantoum, a poetic form that employs a specific pattern of repeated lines across 4-line stanzas. Challenging but powerful and effective form!
Every fourth Tuesday we gather to share poems with each other in a moderated open reading that invites discussion and engagement, but shies away from critique.