Lauren, Rockville, MD

(Journeys) serve to focus the conversation to a particular set of ideas to begin with. The unexpected personal stories that have been shared would never have come up had they not been beckoned by the prompting of the poetry. And because poetry is not declarative, there is room within those words for a variety of interpretations. I feel nourished, which allows me to continue my own work. I feel refreshed, and connected with the people who have also attended. (The experience) is open and loving and thoughtful.