Poetry News

Poetry News
Adapting in the Pandemic: A poem in Journal of the Plague Year
by rosemerryt@gmail.com July 12, 2020
So much is new in this this time of COVID-19. And one thing I’ve had to learn how to…
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An Analog Reading–Launching Hush
by rosemerryt@gmail.com July 10, 2020
Remember when we used to get together in person? Well, thanks to Telluride Arts and their fabulous open air…
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Let’s Have a Parade! A Poem in American Life in Poetry!
by rosemerryt@gmail.com June 29, 2020
When Ted Kooser was the US Poet Laureate, about ten years ago, he created a newspaper column, American Life…
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The Beauty of the Pandemic
by rosemerryt@gmail.com June 28, 2020
View these 56 art and poetry boxes–collaborations made by some of the best poets and artists in America right…
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Stubborn Praise (video): A reading with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, James Crews and Danusha Laméris
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 29, 2020
Invite yourself to an evening of poetry, recorded on May 29, 2020, that wholly meets the moment, its…
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Free Poetry Prompt Class: Gateway to the Unknown
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 25, 2020
Write into uncertainty. In this 40-minute presentation, Rosemerry shares poems, ideas, encouragements and prompts about how to let uncertainty…
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Turning Toward Life: Podcast features Rosemerry’s Poetry
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 17, 2020
What beautiful surprise to find my poem “Perhaps It Would Eventually Erode, But” discussed in such a thoughtful, mindful,…
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Interview on Shelter in Place
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 16, 2020
Sometimes we feel as if someone else really gets us–that’s how I felt listening to this interview I did…
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Rattlecast Interview & Reading (video)
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 12, 2020
As part of Rattle’s weekly livestream video podcast, I spoke with editor Tim Green about metaphor, poetry as play,…
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It’s About Time For a Good Time: (video) An intimate evening with Jack Ridl and Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
by rosemerryt@gmail.com May 1, 2020
Join poets and friends Jack Ridl and Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer as they spend an hour sharing poems back and…
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Wow, what a great response to both your reading and workshop.

Almost with tears in their eyes. Really. I have to tell you what was most mentioned as your fans applauded you; your family life, your reactions and theirs; it felt and sounded so real and most all of us have children so we all could relate. Unforgettable, you are.

Kathy Berg

Cortez Public Library, Poetry Corner Presents

Rosemerry, thank you.

For the first time in a long time I was moved to be creative and to use writing as a tool for healing. I could feel my stagnation begin to melt away in the Light that was presented today. I’ve been freeing up some space lately and asking that it be filled with people and things that inspire me to be the best version of myself and that is exactly what happened today.

Jackie

workshop participant

Revel in your own creativity.

To participate in one of Rosemerry’s poetry playshops, or to listen to one of her beautiful presentations, is an invitation to revel in your own creativity. She welcomes her audience into a landscape of words with a generous and irrepressible spirit, and speaks with a boundless compassion. Her love of poetry reaches out and connects with her listeners, opening a space with her audience that invites them to consider themselves, and their art, and their world, in new ways. To hear Rosemerry share her poetry is a felt gift. Her listeners cannot escape being touched.

Melissa Stacey

co-founder and organizer, Writers and Scribblers Literary Retreat

I think you have shifted the consciousness of my entire client base.

For this, and many other things, I thank you. You are perhaps the most professional person I’ve ever worked with. I’m amazed.

Craig Soren Nielson

Rural Community Assistance Corporation

Insightful, energizing, and entertaining.

Rosemerry, thank you so much for your inspirational program. The members of the American Business Women’s Association in Montrose left with fresh ideas on improving their work-a-day world and smiles on their faces.

Mavis Bennett

President, American Business Women’s Association, Black Canyon Charter Chapter

Through poetry, humor & song, Rosemerry brings the room to life.

Her highly interactive approach gives each child the opportunity to become a participant in a beautiful, creative experiment. With the support of Rosemerry, children are allowed to shine, to sing, to be silly – to be themselves, and everyone in the room leaves with the knowledge that living in this space of openness is always a possibility.

Erika Gordon

Coordinator for enrichment programming, Ridgway Elementary School

An extraordinary teacher and gifted poet.

Rosemerry’s talents have helped me achieve my dream of more publication. But what is most important to me is that I have learned to write with more confidence and understand more about how to craft deeper poems about deeper subjects. I have experienced healing, safety, trust, and fun in working with Rosemerry. When I bring a poem to her, I know she will continue to find ways to help me expand my creative potential. She never runs out of great ideas.

Phyllis Klein

An amazing talent to open up people’s creative minds.

There is some kind of magic in your smile, your encouraging energy, and amazing talent to open up people’s creative minds. You have facilitated a bit of a renaissance in our building. I have felt warm, enthusiastic vibes from even some of our more reserved teachers today. Of course, the students have it now and are exuding the joy of words big time.

Vicki Phelps

4th and 6th grade science teacher, Naturita Elementary School

Rosemerry touched their hearts.

Our students and staff benefited so much from Rosemerry’s visit. In just one afternoon of writing with her, people were surprised at how much they learned about their writing and their own process. She created a safe place where people were willing to risk. And the performance: Wow. I’ll never think of a sonnet the same again. Rosemerry has a way of grabbing the audience and delivering poetry in a way that makes it feel urgent and fun. As one woman said, ‘In my work, I just touch the surface of people. Rosemerry touches their hearts.’

Ruth Hackford-Peer

Associate Director of Student Life, Adams State College

A Better Place

The world is a better place because of Trommer’s poems.

Colorado Central Magazine

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