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He tries to tell the doctor: / "My heart springs open and I see / there is a woods inside. / The trees are full of birds / but they are unable to sing." / It's a good sign, the doctor says.

"My body begins to shine / brighter and brighter. / In the center of the light / there is a transparent woman / yelling, _Go back! Go back!_" / The doctor says that's promising.

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"You don't understand. He was famous. / He was important. / Parker and Gillespie would still go over to the house / when they passed through town. / He invented that music with them. / Things mattered."

(The doctor does not say anything. / _Calm yourself_, something whispers / inside him. _We can go home now_.)

-- From "Ars Poetica," Jack Gilbert (Collected Poems)

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Mythology-themed Gateless Writing Salon via Zoom Led by Rebecca Lynne

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$15.00

Join Rebecca Lynne as she leads a two hour generative writing workshop, featuring prompts, inspiration and feedback drawn from the Gateless method.

In the mythology salons, a character from mythology will be chosen prior and will be briefly described so there is no need to prepare prior. Then a related poetic prompt will be shared followed by writing and sharing time with feedback following the Gateless method. ALL GENRES ARE WELCOME!

Rebecca Lynne is a certified Gateless facilitator. Beginning with presentation of a unique communication or expression, she will lead the group to a prompt and then time to write. She will invite the group to share what each has created, with feedback following the Gateless method. Let Rebecca help to inspire you, create community, and help to unearth the writing that’s inside.

This workshop is $15 per session or 11 sessions for $150. It is offered complimentary for your first session so you can see if it is something you would like to invest in.

I am able to accept PayPal.me/RebeccaLynne and Venmo @Rebecca-Smolen or cash.

PDXAP Book Club - _Lorca & Jimenez_: Selected Poems Translated by Robert Bly

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For May 2023, let's read Lorca & Jimenez: Selected Poems, translated by Robert Bly.

Please arrive to session prepared to speak on favored poems, observed pattern to the collections, or any other topic appropriate to the discussion.

As this will be on Zoom, you do not have to be local to join. And all are welcome to listen in to the conversation!

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Not available through the Multnomah County Library

Consider acquiring from a local bookstore in the Portland area:

Broadway Books:
https://www.broadwaybooks.net

Annie Bloom's Books:
https://www.annieblooms.com

Powells:
https://www.powells.com/book/lorca-jimenez-selected-poems-9780807062135

Links to acquire through Penguin Random House:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/204243/lorca-and-jimenez-by-robert-bly/

If you have any questions, feel free to message me through Meetup. Please arrive on time.

Stable video capability required. No deviation from customary virtual meeting etiquette or session guidelines will be tolerated.

Mythology-themed Gateless Writing Salon via Zoom Led by Rebecca Lynne

Link visible for attendees

$15.00

Join Rebecca Lynne as she leads a two hour generative writing workshop, featuring prompts, inspiration and feedback drawn from the Gateless method.

In the mythology salons, a character from mythology will be chosen prior and will be briefly described so there is no need to prepare prior. Then a related poetic prompt will be shared followed by writing and sharing time with feedback following the Gateless method. ALL GENRES ARE WELCOME!

Rebecca Lynne is a certified Gateless facilitator. Beginning with presentation of a unique communication or expression, she will lead the group to a prompt and then time to write. She will invite the group to share what each has created, with feedback following the Gateless method. Let Rebecca help to inspire you, create community, and help to unearth the writing that’s inside.

This workshop is $15 per session or 11 sessions for $150. It is offered complimentary for your first session so you can see if it is something you would like to invest in.

I am able to accept PayPal.me/RebeccaLynne and Venmo @Rebecca-Smolen or cash.

Mythology-themed Gateless Writing Salon via Zoom Led by Rebecca Lynne

Link visible for attendees

$15.00

Join Rebecca Lynne as she leads a two hour generative writing workshop, featuring prompts, inspiration and feedback drawn from the Gateless method.

In the mythology salons, a character from mythology will be chosen prior and will be briefly described so there is no need to prepare prior. Then a related poetic prompt will be shared followed by writing and sharing time with feedback following the Gateless method. ALL GENRES ARE WELCOME!

Rebecca Lynne is a certified Gateless facilitator. Beginning with presentation of a unique communication or expression, she will lead the group to a prompt and then time to write. She will invite the group to share what each has created, with feedback following the Gateless method. Let Rebecca help to inspire you, create community, and help to unearth the writing that’s inside.

This workshop is $15 per session or 11 sessions for $150. It is offered complimentary for your first session so you can see if it is something you would like to invest in.

I am able to accept PayPal.me/RebeccaLynne and Venmo @Rebecca-Smolen or cash.

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Mythology-themed Gateless Writing Salon via Zoom Led by Rebecca Lynne

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