Poetry for Times of Turmoil
4-weeks (last 4) | This course is completed
"In a dark time, the eye begins to see," wrote Theodore Roethke, a poet who reminds us that trying times need not blind us. We can trust poetry, like music, to accompany us as we seek calm, comprehension and courage. We are reassured by eloquent and accessible poets who help "the eye begin to see." In this course we will share the views of Mary Oliver, Louise Gluck, Stanley Kunitz, Robert Frost and many others who refuse to deny the world's turbulence; instead, they recognize it, illuminate it and confront it as we, too, make our way toward hope. Individual weekly handouts will be provided by the instructor.
Marcy Dolan
Marcy Heidish-Dolan is an award-winning author of 18 published books: poetry, fiction and nonfiction. She is a recipient of a Schubert Fellowship and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. A Vassar College honors graduate, Marcy has taught creative writing and English Literature at Georgetown, George Washington, and Fordham Universities. For almost twenty years she was a regular weekly volunteer at a local shelter for homeless women. Marcy and her husband are long-time residents of Washington, D.C.
Rob Cohen
Rob Cohen is a retired technologist/farmer committed to practicing a sustainable lifestyle. He continues to work part time as a technology consultant focused on helping non-profit organizations leverage technology.