Shaun Perkins with the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry, located in Locust Grove, recently presented a poetry workshop at the Eufaula Memorial Library, whereby attending participants learned the art of poetry writing.

Participants learned how to write “free verse” and also used a method called “Two Prompts” to begin their poetry form.

Some of the workshop participants invited others to share in their experience with the course:

Fate, Destiny, and Purpose

I remember not long ago, a rich descriptive book titled Remember And it was written by author and poet, Joy Harjo.

I remember that purpose is real, valid, and true, A sense of identity between the maker and you. all is decided well and well done Your story, your purpose, your identity to tell.

The Decision Given the position to make a difference, she wrote This decision could mean a choice before men and women, or the decision to discard null words and voided dreams.

It was a choice, a decision, to discard or publish–burnout, or ignite Just what would the choice be?

What did she want or expect to happen or for it to look like, feel like, or sound like?

It sounded like a familiar position, intimate decision, or confidential choice. A gray haired woman understood the dream as she approached the convent that was agreed sometime ago. All lovers of words, books, and libraries are welcome to write about a fond memory or favorite experience in your library. Maybe it was a summer program, library program, or perhaps you checked out a favorite book, whatever it was: write about it!

Books and libraries are our friends, and they help us to discover, share stories, and heighten experiences. What is your favorite library story?

Please share by writing a letter to the library, or posting your message, or story to Facebook.

Calling all young library patrons

You’re officially invited to add your voice to the Kids Corner section of the Indian Journal. Come into the library and ask for a form to complete. You just might have your voice heard in the Kids Corner of the paper. Tell why you come to the library, or give your take on a book you’ve read.

Reading and writing go hand in hand. Deepen your reading by writing about it. You can also print the forms from the library website.