The poet talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.
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The poet talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.
“Poetry is the language of the soul,” says local poet Mildred Barya. “Before I knew what life was, before I knew what writing was, there was poetry.”
Local poet Peggy Weaver earns the 2021 top finish in Xpress’ annual poetry contest.
The Colorado-based writer will present her Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at the Refinery Creator Space on Sunday, March 17.
Events take place Thursday-Sunday, April 12-15, at UNC Asheville, Malaprop’s and the Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville campus.