by Cathy Wittmeyer | Apr 26, 2021 | Words
Have you ever done something as you planned and prepared for it, received well-intentioned compliments, and only felt terrible afterward? Well, it’s over: Thursday’s Zoom reading in which I read new material next to some amazing poets that shattered me temporarily...
by Cathy Wittmeyer | Apr 6, 2021 | Words
I was listening to the January 25 The Poet Salon podcast with hosts Gabrielle Bates, Luther Hughes, and Dujie Tahat and their guest Ada Limón. They discussed the virtues of poetic “play,” among other wonderful topics. The play topic stuck out for me because the craft...
by Cathy Wittmeyer | Feb 3, 2021 | Actions
On the 21st of January, eleven creative minds from across many time zones* got together on a Zoom call to talk about how 2020, for all of its difficulties, made us better people, to the benefit of those around us and the environment we share. It was the day after the...
by Cathy Wittmeyer | Jan 19, 2021 | Actions
Opening poem Sponsored by Word to Action: Word to Action is a writing retreat that addresses climate action through poetry by engaging students. The first one in October was a success despite the pandemic restrictions. Word to Action is happy to...
by Cathy Wittmeyer | Dec 30, 2020 | Actions
What a year 2020 was! I was reflecting on 2020 and the role poetry played in it when, in mid-December, I shared a video call with Kelli Russell Agodon, a poet I admire immensely for her commitment to eco-themes and human nature and the beauty with which she tenders...
