Dear poetry friends,
Thank you for receiving these poems every day, some of you for nearly nine years! I am grateful for every response you send me, grateful that you read them at all and give them wings.
If you are interested in buying a book of poems for someone for the holidays, well, I just happen to have a few. I would, of course, be happy to sign the books, too, with a message to the recipient. You can find most of my books and CDs on my website at http://www.wordwoman.com/books/books.htm , but if you are interested in ordering my book of poetry conversations with Rumi, “The Miracle Already Happening,” then you will need to send me an email.
And here are two other gift ideas: After turning down requests to do poetry one-on-one sessions for years, I finally made room in my schedule to work with (more play, really) a few select clients who are interested in exploring their own voices and improving their writing. I am just loving it! Playing poetry with people is one of my favorite things to do. The cost is $75/hour, or $350 for five sessions paid in advance. Sessions can be done in person for San Miguel County residents (perhaps Ouray County, too), or on the phone. If you are interested, send me an email at wordwoman@mesa.net. Maybe it could be a gift for you!
And lastly, I am offering a four-day painting and poetry retreat for women in late February, co-teaching with the phenomenal painter Brucie Holler. It’s offered through the Ah Haa School, and you can find out more about it here: http://www.ahhaa.org/calendarize/going-going-five-day-art-writing-retreat-women/ If you live out of town, they can help you find housing to suit your budget.
Soon I will be letting you know about other writing class opportunities in January and February in Telluride and Ridgway, some of them for free, plus several performances coming up, including two Literary Burlesque performances in Paonia and Telluride.
Again, thank you for participating in this poem-a-day practice with me,
Rosemerry
So, it’s just over a month since this post, and ergo way past what the calendar says is the gift-giving season, but… Yesterday, I had Rosemerry work with me for an hour. Oh my. If there’s some way to tape or otherwise record your session, do it. So very much good stuff resulted from my session there was no way to get it all transcribed while it was happening, never mind after the fact.
Bear in mind I’ve been seriously writing for something like twenty-five years, a quarter-century. I’m no slouch nor newbie to the game. Still, Rosemerry saturated me with obvious and obvious-after-the-fact insights and perspectives, potentials and possibilities. She ended out session by prescribing for me the very sorts of things I’ve kinda known I need to work on, but have been avoiding.
So, fuhgettabout what the calendar says. ‘Tis always the gifting season. A one-on-one poetry playshop (You’ll see–it’s not work.), is such a luscious gift for the one(s) you love. And whttabout you? You are worthy of your love, aren’t you?
Eduardo, thank you. Wow. I completely enjoyed myself talking with you, love sharing this poetry path together. What an endorsement! And what a testament to your own love of learning, your own pleasure in this practice
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