If you were absent today, find time to read poetry. Even if it's only for ten minutes. Each time you do, you exercise your metaphoric muscles, your musician's ear, your structural eye, your heart's sustenance. Reading poetry takes us into the quantum world where change occurs when a wave is observed. By observing, you change the immaterial into the material.
So . . . . what legacy do you want to create with your manuscript?
It is due next Tuesday. How much effort do you need to give it over the next week? What are your weekend plans? This manuscript is worth 50% of term 1. You have worked hard. You have written beautiful poems. Now, give them the attention they deserve!! Know that you will get them published if you focus on the criteria.
Thursday: This week we will have four UVIC Writing 100 students do a reading and a Q & A for us. Any questions about U Vic? Now is the time to ask.
We'll have
Gurpreet Nahal Claremont grad 2012
Shannon Riz Claremont grad 2012
The Riz twins attended UVIC and Clar. last year. They and Gabe took Wr 12 twice.
Gillian Riz Claremont grade 2012
Gabe Lunn (SMUS grad who I taught when he took Wr 12 in grade 11)
