Youth Source poetry workshops

Today I shared copies of Rustling Wrens as part of two interactive poetry workshops for youth pursuing their GED certificate in King County.  

Thanks to Youth Source for providing me this unique opportunity to read a handful of my poems followed by time for students to explore the question posed by each poem.  Student explorations were enhanced by availabilitly of open-ended art materials and time to share "words on paper" with the group.  Tables arranged in a horseshoe allowed everyone to engage with the responses of each writer.  Below are the questions posed:
 

Is there a lesson from school that has stayed with you?  Write or draw this message to explore its deeper significance. 
      (based on poem, The School at San Gabriel Dam, 1920)

Describe a time when you've needed to shift, leave, make a change.  Also, think about this as though someone else is writing about you, in a different voice.
      (based on poem, Flight to Arcata, Angie's Voice)

Make a list of details from your neighborhood(s).
      (based on poem, New Years Day from Shores of Lake    Washington)