Chewing on Words: Writing poetry

An hour-long overview of poetry for those interested in the form that will cover:
Poetry defined
The tools of the poet
Putting those poetic "tools" to work

Teacher's Bio: Bill Cushing earned an MFA in writing from Goddard College and recently retired after more than 20 years of teaching in Los Angeles area colleges. He has published two collections of poetry, A Former Life, which was honored by the 2020 Kops-Fetherling International Book Award, and Music Speaks, a chapbook that won first prize from the 2019 San Gabriel Valley Poetry Fetival and a bronze medal from the 2021 New York City Book Awards.
Style of Offering : Zoom
Date and Time : Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. (PST)
Signup Deadline: None