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Poetry Friday: Giving Voice Poems
June 14, 2013Each year at the Common Gathering, the culminating event of our Spring & Fountain program, we provide attendees with the Giving Voice packet, made especially for that year. The packet is full of poems which lend themselves to being read … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: The Common Gathering 2013
May 3, 2013A Day-Long Poetry Retreat for Teachers Last Saturday, over 100 New Jersey teachers spent the day immersed in poetry at The Common Gathering. It sounds like a luxury. But for teachers who face enormous pressure and who are constantly “on” … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Spring & Fountain
February 1, 2013The sessions have killed my fear of poetry! –Teresa Dwyer, West Milford High School, West Milford Trepidation, anxiety, a tight feeling in your chest… Cold sweats, nail biting, excessive “ummm”ing… Pacing, bellyaches… It’s either a blind date, or it’s poetry. … Continue reading
Poetry Friday Guest Blog: J.C. Todd, Dodge Poet
January 13, 2012On the first day of the new year, promise shines, but on the second day, it begins to dim. Returning to teaching, although it’s a new semester with new courses, isn’t accompanied by the start-up glow of the fall term. … Continue reading