In this workshop\, we will investigate our historical relationships with the natural world\, as a way of creating a foundation for our poetic identity and poetics. Nature poetry often focuse s on the present: what we observe and where we find ourselves in nature\; however\, how does this spirited connection connect to long-term relations hips with the world and its many inhabitants? How can we examine nature ov er longer periods of time through poetry and the act of writing? This work shop will provide portals into this paradigm\, raise questions\, and seek answers.
\nAbout the presenter: Greg Bem (he/him) is a poet\, librar ian\, and labor activist in Spokane\, Washington. He co-organizes Foray for The Arts with poet Sarah Ro oney\, and is the publisher of Carbonation Press. He regularly writes book reviews for places like < em>Rain Taxi\, International Examiner\, North of Oxford\, and Exa cting Clam. His experimental sound works can be found under the proje ct name T alus Field.
\nThis workshop is part of the third annual Inland N orthwest Poetry Salon.
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