Often the "Muse" comes from the quotidian aspects of everyday living: watering our plants\, a faded sign we see on t he street\, browsing the fruit aisle\, a Polaroid that catches our eye\, a conversation we overhear. But many times\, a poem is born from deep emoti ons&mdash\;memories of our past\, a special wedding\, falling in love or s uffering through a difficult breakup\, death of a loved one. This is also where poems come from.
\nEach week&rsquo\;s session will ex plore a variety of poems that deal with \;specific topics\, such as me mory\, love\, grief\, and humor. We will explore how poets deal differentl y with similar subjects&mdash\;how some sad topics and events can be writt en about in a humorous way. Reading other people&rsquo\;s poems will provi de students with ideas and prompts for their own work. This fun\, inspirin g\, and provocative examination of poems that deal with the core topics of Poetry and Memory\, Poetry and Humor\, Poetry and Grief\, Poetry and Love will be used as prompts for student&rsquo\;s automatic writing which they will share in class. Through positive\, constructive\, nonjudgmental feed back \;offered in a cozy and creative environment\, each student will receive encouragement and unique recognition and will go home with work th ey can develop into poems. Sponsored \;by the Friends of the West Holl ywood Library.
\nAttendance is limited\, and advance registration is required. This will be used to save your spot in the program. We cannot g uarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. This is the first of a three-program series that will be held on May 3\, 10\, and 17. Each program date has its own event page. Please register individually for all of the dates you would like to attend.
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