Taking It Home, Workshop 15: To Tell the Tale
In "Exploring Our Values Through Poetry," a Tapestry of Faith program
A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
— Paul Valery, French critic and poet
DURING TODAY'S SESSION...
We reviewed the experiences of the Poetry Slam, fund-raiser, and Choral Reading. We evaluated the overall program.
REFLECTION QUESTION:
Which poems from the program were your favorites and why?
EXPLORE THE TOPICS FURTHER WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS...
If you enjoyed writing poetry during these workshops, commit to writing as a spiritual practice. Using the journal you used in the workshops (or a new one), write a poem or verse that addresses your reflections on daily living. Rituals set best when you do them at the same time each day, so choose a good time to journal and stick to your schedule.
Two books that might be helpful are:
Goldberg, Natalie. Writing Down the Bones. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1986.
McDowell, Robert. Poetry as Spiritual Practice. New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 2008.
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Last updated on Thursday, October 27, 2011.
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