Ecopoetry of Love and Loss

Writing ecopoetry can serve as a powerful space not only to connect with the Sacred, but also to name our desires, fears, grief, and love in a world marked by environmental crisis and climate chaos. One form of poetry, the ghazal (pronounced "guzzle"), an ancient Arabic and Persian poetic style, is especially helpful for tapping into emotional responses that may evade a clear linear narrative. This creative expression can be a moving practice to engage in and with nature.

Join published poet and Poetry Editor Melanie Weldon-Soiset for a workshop introducing the ghazal as ecopoetry. During this 2-hour workshop, we will:

• Learn the principles and of the ghazalsuperpowers

• Read and examine example ghazal ecopoems

• Draft our own ghazals as we engage spiritually with the natural world

• Engage optional sharing of our poems as a community