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THE BEAUTY OF POETRY
The beauty of poetry can be found both as a reader and creator, for poetry gives us voice and allows us to connect to something larger than ourselves. When we accept the invitation to write poetry we engage in an opportunity to navigate complex topics and difficult themes and find beauty and meaning in our world.
Poetry can be therapeutic for both the reader and the writer. Poetry allows us to find solace in times of grief, joy in times of beauty and celebration and hope in times of despair and question.
Enjoy this read as Paul Kelly shares ways that we can embrace poetry.
Word of the Week
Mnemonic (noun)
DEFINITION assisting or intending to assist memory
IN A SENTENCE I taught my young children mnemonics so that they could remember emergency information.
Altruism (noun)
DEFINITION: Unselfish concern for other people’s happiness and welfare.
IN A SENTENCE We should celebrate those who show genuine altruism and dedication and commitment to helping others.
Our writer of the week has found value and beauty in writing poetry. She is to be commended for her passion for poetry and her effort to seek advice on improving her craft.
Well done, Bonnie.
