Workshop: Reading and Writing Poems Facing Social and Ecological Justice with Michael Klein
After writing mostly autobiographical poetry, Michael Klein got some sage advice from his mentor, who told him that it was time to extend his reach outward, beyond the self, with writing that let in more of the world. In this way, she was advocating for finding the language to talk about the earth, the fires on fire
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on the earth, the animals, the environment, climate warming, politics and social justice, the economy, and any issue about which one feels passionate. In this workshop, we will read poems that face the world as it is in real time and write our own poems that face that world. We will apply research and each writer s singular vision, despair, and hope. Our reading list will include work(s) by Lucille Clifton, William Stafford, Chase Twichell, Sharon Olds, Joy Harjo, Tracy K. Smith, Dorianne Laux, and Adrienne Rich. Remote 6-Week Workshop | 6 Tuesdays | December 1 January 5 | 6:30-8:30pm ET This remote class will take place on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to you by a staff member in the week leading up to the class start date. All are welcome, space is limited. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please email support@poetshouse.org with any questions. By attending or participating in this program, you agree to abide by our Community Agreement. About the Educator: Michael Klein has written five books of poetry, including The Early Minutes of Without: New Selected Poems. His new book, Happiness Ruined Everything: Essays, has just been published by Galileo Press. He is a five-time finalist and two-time winner of the Lambda Literary Award in poetry for his first book, 1990, and for editing the seminal anthology Poets for Life: 76 Poets Respond to AIDS. He lives in Newport, RI, and works as a consultant and editor for people working on memoirs and poetry manuscripts.