The poet talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.

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.