Why do poets write poetry? How do we learn such a subtle and complex craft? How do we overcome obstacles that get in our way? How can we invest our poems with the music and magic that allows them to travel the distance to another human heart? Ruelaine Stokes will share poems and stories of the people who have opened the portal into poetry for her. Discussion will follow.
You are also invited to write with her and explore this topic more deeply during an online writing workshop on Thursday, February 27.
Read more about the Poets Laureate series here, featuring five poets in February and March.
About Ruelaine Stokes
Ruelaine Stokes serves as the current Lansing Poet Laureate. She is a poet, spoken word artist, teacher, and arts organizer, as well as a member of Voices of the Revolution, a spoken word performance group focused on social justice issues.
A collection of her poetry, entitled Jar of Plenty, was published in December 2021. Her work can also be found in Four Against the Wall (2005). Along with former Lansing Poet Laureate Laura Apol, she co-edited a collection of poetry and prose titled My Secret Lansing (2023).
For more information, see: www.ruelainestokes.com
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