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Featured Writer Norma Kilgore

I write because I’m able to dispense any of my anxieties onto paper instead of keeping them buried. When I first dealt with my medical emergency in verse, I was relieved to get that experience on paper. —Norma Kilgore Norma Kilgore, pictured above, participated in our workshops at Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical […]

Featured Writer Judith Essien

The experience is unforgettable, I can now write more creatively and longer. The sharing is very energizing and encouraging. —Judith Essien This past fall, Judith Essien, pictured above, participated in our workshop at Multnomah County HIV Health Services Center for people living with HIV. Judith’s poem, “In Spite of Everything,” was published in our 57th […]

A More Humane and Just World, Black Lives Matter

Dear Friends, Even as writers, we are struggling to find the words to express what we are feeling right now: rage, despair, fear, ineffectiveness, hopelessness, exhaustion, concern, solidarity, resolve.   While these feelings may be overwhelming, the trauma the Black community is experiencing is far greater. Our hearts are heavy with sadness, grief and anger about the recent […]

Featured Writer Selena René

Write Around Portland helped me open my thoughts and connect with others. —Selena René This past fall, Selena René, pictured above, participated in our workshop at OHSU Richmond Clinic, which serves Southeast Portland residents regardless of their ability to pay, insurance, income or background. Selena René’s poem, “Without a Word,” was published in our 57th […]

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