WLA: Poets as Peacemakers, Poets as Healers
Poets as Peacemakers, Poets as Healers
Presented by Ellen Kort
Started by reading a poem for the Neenah Public Library
Mary Walters poem on spiders and the WWW
Tom Montag - one of her favorite Wisconsin poets and writers
Tells us that poetry is for all of us.
Poetry is an act of peace. Poetry and peace are connected.
Why aren't more poets writing about peace? Good question.
She shared two poems read at Poets Against the War. Powerful poems always make me weep. These did that.
Spoke on importance of reaching children at a young age, or it will be too late.
Physicians are starting to use poetry as part of their healing work.
"We are going to spill words on paper today."
Golly, we all need to approach our own writing this way!
Note to self: Kleenex must be packed for Ellen's programs!
Share poetry! If not your own, share others'.
Alright! If anyone is listening! Head to the next poetry program!!