Happy Poetry Friday!
I’m sharing my first Origin poem. It came out of a poetry workshop I was at a few weeks ago at the Poetry Foundation, here in Chicago. The workshop was on research and how poets incorporate it into their poems. Our prompt was to write an origin poem. I’m not sure if this is finished yet–it may be and perhaps I’ll do another one. Time has been sparse. The process has given me lots of ideas for additional areas I’d like to spend time with and write on.
Liz Steinglass is hosting this weeks Poetry Friday Roundup at her blog Elizabeth Steinglass. Be sure to stop by she’s celebrating Hanukkah with her poem THE MENORAH that’s included in “J. Patrick Lewis’ anthology The Poetry of Us.” Thanks for hosting Liz and spreading your poem’s beautiful light!
Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing 
What a beautiful post. I love seeing your grandfather’s words.
Thanks Brenda, it’s been fun and eye opening working on it—much material still to uncover.
I started writing about my Aunt and my dad. I should do some more. 🙂
These are just gorgeous. I love the images, words, memories in combination with one another.
Thanks Liz –it was an evolving process, with more there to draw from.
These poems are so cool! And, the art that accompanies them is perfect. I love the idea of an origin poem. Wish I could get to the Poetry Foundation for a workshop! Beautiful post this week.
Michelle, this is wonderful work. Thinking back on our roots and writing memories started way back for you. How wonderful that in elementary school you wrote and was recognized for your talent.
Thanks Carol–haven’t thought about this for a long time.
I love your multimedia approach to your origin story — all kinds of perfect for YOU!
Lovely! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
Beautiful collection from your past, Michelle, & that you took these things and wrapped them in words of reflection today.