A Poetry Workshop
Level: All Levels
It is difficult to talk about grief, and it can even be more difficult to write through grief. In this workshop, we'll explore Simonides' poetry for epitaphs in Ancient Greece, and we'll read Anis Mojgani's poems of grief, both in response to a person who is no longer living and in response to a person who is still living. We'll explore how grief is related to our mental health, and how poems might be written and revised during hard times. There will be two full scholarships available for this workshop—please see information below to apply.
+ PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur online via Zoom. Students do not need to create an account to participate, but should test out Zoom before their class if they are first-time users. On Thursday September 15th from 5:30pm to 6:00pm, MWPA staff will offer a tech help session on Zoom. Students are encouraged to attend the tech help session, which usually takes only 5-10 minutes, if they have any tech concerns, use Zoom infrequently, or simply would like to test their connection, and those who do not are responsible for ensuring that they are able to use Zoom on their own. The week of the workshop, students will be emailed a link that they may click to enter the test session and the class.
+ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A reliable, fast internet connection (broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), speakers & a microphone (built-in or USB plug-in), and a webcam (built-in or USB plug-in).
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Maya Williams (ey/they/she) is a Black and multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who is currently the seventh Poet Laureate of Portland, Maine. Eir debut book of poetry, Judas & Suicide will be released in May 2023. They have also published poems in venues such as The Portland Press Herald, Indianapolis Review, The Cortland Review, FreezeRay, glitterMOB, Black Table Arts, and more. They have performed at venues such as The Kennedy Center's Arts Across America series, The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, and the Interfaith Leadership Institute in Chicago. You can find more of her work at mayawilliamspoet.com
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Meghan Sterling at programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-228-8263 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one full scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email Meghan at programs@mainewriters.org to see if the scholarship is still available. Application Due by August 27th at 9:00 a.m.
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