Telling Our Own Stories in the Aftermath of Helene Flood

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock

Downer will read some of the poems from the anthology, Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets
on the Helene Flood, as examples of narrative poetry. Stressing the importance of
telling our own stories, Downer will encourage participants to write poetry or prose
using prompts and different poetic techniques. 

FREE