Family Matters
Location
Old Dominion University, Learning Commons at Perry Library, Room 1306
Start Date
4-8-2017 9:50 AM
End Date
4-8-2017 10:10 AM
Description
Much of my poetry in the last few years has been a reflection on family members. My father’s death in 2009 and my mother’s ongoing bouts with illness have made me focus on the ways that families deal with sickness, death, and grief. I’ve also become interested in the dynamics among family members, such as those with my siblings and close friends. Two poems, “Night” and “Hunger”, both of which are either published or forthcoming, focus on these subjects directly. I’d also like to read from recent works that offer new approaches to the issue of coping with illness. I think using craft in interesting and engaging ways can present a unique offering to universal topics.
Presentation Type
Presentation
Family Matters
Old Dominion University, Learning Commons at Perry Library, Room 1306
Much of my poetry in the last few years has been a reflection on family members. My father’s death in 2009 and my mother’s ongoing bouts with illness have made me focus on the ways that families deal with sickness, death, and grief. I’ve also become interested in the dynamics among family members, such as those with my siblings and close friends. Two poems, “Night” and “Hunger”, both of which are either published or forthcoming, focus on these subjects directly. I’d also like to read from recent works that offer new approaches to the issue of coping with illness. I think using craft in interesting and engaging ways can present a unique offering to universal topics.