The Poem for Any Occasion Session 1

The Poets Corner fosters community among writers and readers interested in poetry and short prose. Based in midcoast Maine, The Poets Corner serves this community with readings and other offerings of interest.Founded by Meg Weston and Kathrin Seitz in June of 2020.

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Whether writing for a national-stage or for a living room of relatives, Blanco discusses the importance of  the power of the occasional poem

Since writing his poem for the occasion of President Obama’s inauguration in 2013, Richard Blanco had many occasions to write many more occasional poems. Some as public as Boston Strong, recited at the benefit concert at the TD Garden Arena to help soothe the emotional wounds of the Boston Marathon bombings. Others as intimate as the poem he wrote for a dear friend’s 50th birthday party. Whether writing for a national-stage or for a living room of relatives, Blanco discusses the importance of deploying/employing the power of occasional poems to broaden civic discourse, unify communities, and connect family and friends, especially during these tumultuous, divisive times. He’ll share tips and pitfalls on the art of occasional poetry and how these also inform the writing of our more autobiographical poems.

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