Be The Poem - Wilkerson, Bettina "Poet Gold"
12,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
6 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

On a sunny spring morning, I received an email invitation to create and recite an original poem for the graduating class of a local community college - Dutchess Community College 58th Commencement, often referred to as the Ivy league of community colleges, nestled in the Mid-Hudson Valley. As I nervously deliberated what I wanted to say, I thought about all the lessons that had been poured into me not in words but through the actions and behaviors I watched of others, the experiences, the movement, the nuances, responses to life - the living, the breathing, the surviving, the dying. What would…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
On a sunny spring morning, I received an email invitation to create and recite an original poem for the graduating class of a local community college - Dutchess Community College 58th Commencement, often referred to as the Ivy league of community colleges, nestled in the Mid-Hudson Valley. As I nervously deliberated what I wanted to say, I thought about all the lessons that had been poured into me not in words but through the actions and behaviors I watched of others, the experiences, the movement, the nuances, responses to life - the living, the breathing, the surviving, the dying. What would I want graduates to part with to take into the world on their next enduring journey? I believe the words we write as poets do not exist to simply make us feel better, they exist to allow us to serve better. To serve the soul, to serve the heart, perhaps to uplift and plant a seed of change in those who may be unknowingly looking for us to look-out for them as we arrive at a point to receive each other, in a way that deeply matters, fearlessly vulnerable. Be the Poem was penned with flowing tears of joy and trauma, truly I cried in the process and in a short period, beyond the walls of academia, it took on a life of its own and I realized I was simply the vessel it came through. So, with an open heart, I invite you to be present with me in reflection, as I share some of my most intimate stories and poems about possibilities, inner-standing, joy, fear, and gratitude. How do we transform our fears into joy? How can we be human in a significant way, connecting with others, even as we learn to belong in a space of adversity. "Be the Poem" is my poetic lived experience. It is a love note to all of you, humanity, holding the hope to breakthrough the noise that holds us back, an inspiration to live beyond our fears.
Autorenporträt
Poet Gold shares poetry that offers a soul-searching insight into human existence, love, dreams, challenges, and triumph. Appointed the 2017 and 2018 NY Dutchess County Poet Laureate, Poet Gold, or as she is affectionately known as, "Gold", is the recipient of numerous awards which include the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc. (Hudson Region) 2025 "Trailblazing Award," 2024 Arts and Culture Grant, 2022 Empowered Artist Award, Dutchess County Executive's Artivist Award and the Dutchess County Athena Award honoree. She has served as Keynote speaker for the New York State Staff Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) for English Language Arts (ELA). Poet Gold is sought out nationally for performances, speaking engagements, and non-traditional poetry workshops elevating the connection between literacy, goal setting, and the achievement of dreams. She is the co-host for the iHeart Radio show and podcast "Finding Out with Pete and The Poet Gold." Her distinct voice is co-featured in the poetic short film "Blueprint for My People," by award-winning director Carol Bash. To learn more about "Poet Gold" visit www.poetgold.com