Richard Jeffrey Newman sharing his thoughts
Nathalie Handal reading a poem
Nathalie Handal listening to a workshop participant read a poem
After a successful first JHPF workshop last November, another took place on January 26.
This workshop was led by Nathalie Handal, and promised an intriguing theme: A Cross-Cultural Meditation on Love in Poetry . And that’s exactly what was delivered, as Nathalie used love poetry from Pablo Neruda and Billy Collins to frame three progressively captivating writing exercises, starting with the idea of sitting next to a potential love object on a train, to seeing your real partner on a train - with someone else! - and culminating in a recipe for an erotic dream. Considering topics like that, it’s no surprise that the participants created a fascinating array of works, ranging from beautiful and sensual to emotionally charged to comedic.
As the wine and cheese were enjoyed Nathalie shared poems from her upcoming book, “Love and Other Strange Horses,” and moderated a provocative discussion on how different cultures respond to love and all that goes with it.
The night ended with new friends and eager anticipation of the next workshop. Be sure to sign up for our March 26 workshop with Marty McConnell, with the theme “Worlds Collide? The Relationship between Written and Spoken Poetry.”
Also, don’t miss our February 3 FIRST TUESDAYS Open Reading featuring Vikas K. Menon!
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