How Old Are You Now: Poems About the Stages of our Lives
Zoom – Wednesday 10:30 am – Noon
Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
From the time we are little children, we are conscious of our age. A birthday is a time for celebration, sometimes anxiety, and often reflection. How do poets capture the different stages of our lives? What does it mean to turn 10? 30? 70? What does each age bring to us in terms of new abilities, achievements, questions, and realizations? Come join us as we explore a wonderful selection of poems from an array of contemporary poets. The class is primarily discussion oriented, with all participants—regardless of experience with poetry—encouraged to comment and ask questions.
Sandy Soson has a BA in English from the University of Michigan and an MA from Wesleyan University. She has taught high school English for her entire professional career. In recent years she has run the Poetry Out Loud program for local high school students, facilitated writing workshops for adults, taught ESOL as a Literacy Volunteer, as well as taken and taught courses at Lifetime Learners. She is passionate about poetry and enjoys sharing her love of poetry with others.