Full text of my speech at UMD’s MFA Capstone Reading
Tag: poetry
Speech: Closing Words for ENGL271
Parting words spoken to creative writing students at UMD and the beautiful people enrolled in the first college class I ever had!
Update: step 91
Recap of fall and winter 2018. Projects and updates for 2019, and how to follow along my new role as a Youth Programs Fellow.
My Summer Back in High School, Reflections from a Teaching Artist
“Teaching artists are dope…” until you’re stuck with one on a regular basis. Learn why in this summer reflection.
Update: Step 90
Read on for poet updates, summer 2018 edition. My 5 minutes of Instagram fame. Teaching poetry. A trip to Houston, TX.
1,000 miles: step 88
February, I like to think, ends the winter season. At the very least, it serves as a transition point, a… Read more 1,000 miles: step 88
1,000 miles: step 85
In my last update, I expressed several frustrations with being a 20-something year old. Those frustrations are still relevant, but… Read more 1,000 miles: step 85
Claudia Poet’s Ideas for Random Acts of Poetry
October is a fairly decent month: the calm before the winter freeze, the color before the bare landscape. It is… Read more Claudia Poet’s Ideas for Random Acts of Poetry
1,000 miles: step 83
It’s been difficult to separate my personal life from the political world. Every morning on my way to work, I’ve… Read more 1,000 miles: step 83
A Beginner’s Guide to Poetry, 21st Century Edition
Here are 7 poetic forms to know to wow your artsy friends and to use in other occasions
