Artistic Odes: Poetry of Gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful source of connection and creativity during uncertain times. Through expressive language, humor, and various forms, reading and writing poetry empowers us to observe, connect, and communicate what we appreciate within the complex worlds within and around us.
This generative poetry workshop invites writers of all experience levels to:
Read and reflect on poems on the theme of gratitude from diverse traditions
Practice writing poems exploring experiences of gratitude and appreciation through generative exercises
During the session, we will read several poems centered around themes of appreciation, gratitude, and connection, from poets from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. We will reflect on what topical and craft choices resonated with us and ideas to incorporate into our own writing. In addition to the poems we discuss in class, we’ll also have a shared document where we can cultivate a shared resource library of poems, books, journals, podcasts, and other related resources at any point during or after the workshop.
We will also participate in a few short, generative exercises to practice various techniques and forms of writing poetry focused on gratitude and appreciation.
yellowarrowpublishing.com/workshop-sign-up/WHWN23-October
When: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm EST
October 26
$25 for this one time session
Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)
Class Size: 15 participants
About the instructor:
Raga Ayyagari is a poet and writing teacher who is inspired by nature, family history and culture, and unexpected moments of connection. Her work has previously appeared in the The Banyan Review, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Yellow Arrow Journal, and Stanford University Leland Quarterly Journal, and she has shared poetry at various readings in the Washington, D.C. area. She also has led writing workshops about nature and ecopoetry and serves as a writing tutor. She works as a public health researcher and enjoys both technical and creative writing.