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THE FALLIBILITY & FRAILTY OF THE GODS - A NEW COURSE
My new Planetary Poetry Masterclass program series looks at the 7 Planets and 2 dwarf stars in our solar system and the Greco-Mythology...
zenaedwardsis
May 131 min read
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What Is Community To You - #AmReading
Community, at its core exemplifies the philosophy of Ubuntu - "I am because we are" . Mohammad Ali coined the phrase in the world...
zenaedwardsis
May 121 min read
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RISE & RHYME WRITER'S STUDIO - Subscribe Now For Free Access💫
RISE AND RHYME WRITERS STUDIO In the spirit of reviving a journaling and Dear Diary writing practice, Zena Edwards Poet, Curator and...
zenaedwardsis
May 102 min read
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RISE & RHYME WRITER'S STUDIO - Writing With Resilient People
A New Practice Click Image to Subscribe Inception On Monday 28th April I was compelled to write up a course that reminded me of the Poets...
zenaedwardsis
May 82 min read
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WALL RITES - MURALS, STREET ART & GRAFFITI ART - Exploring The Transmission Of Visual Poetry In Modern Britain
I have always had a love for those who are bold enough to take up space with public art, whether it be authorised or not. Some folks just...
zenaedwardsis
Apr 291 min read
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When Clouds Roll Away & Poems Shine Through
When I visited Chicago to see family and visit my Father's graveside earlier this year, I took the opportunity to fulfil a poetry...
zenaedwardsis
Apr 193 min read
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The Poetic Debaters Project, Brand New for #OneFromTheArchives
I'm going to let the video in this archival post speak for itself. This is a project close to my heart...🧡 PoetIc Debaters Manifesto...
zenaedwardsis
Apr 172 min read
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"The Pause" With Team London Bridge, Stacy Makishi and Fehinti Balogun #OneFromTheArchives
On July 20th, 2023, I was asked by Ellie Beedham of Team London Bridge to run a creative immersive laboratory day where we explored how...
zenaedwardsis
Apr 176 min read
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And My Father Pt1 - a poem reflecting on my grief
I wanted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR at the beginning of 2024 first and foremost, because I really meant it. I'd hoped everybody had had a...
zenaedwardsis
Feb 143 min read
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And My Father Pt.2 - a poem regarding grief
January 8th. My flight to Chicago is cancelled. I am not happy about it as I was looking forward to seeing the man I have wanted to see...
zenaedwardsis
Feb 141 min read
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Just wanted to say...
Thank you for following my blog. It has been a pleasure writing for you and I hope to continue to delivery exciting and interesting...
zenaedwardsis
Jan 71 min read
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Part 1. The Natural World’s Gift to Grief #Poetry
I recently had to confront the speedy nature of one year passing since my long lost father’s death. He had been a presence that was...
zenaedwardsis
Jan 73 min read
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The Resting Chair - A Poem
The Resting Chair All her bones off loaded there Cushioning her sighs in its cheap brown corduroy billows Sucking in the shock of raw...
zenaedwardsis
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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I Make Websites As A Creative Outlet Pt 1
I have been told to speak about this. I haven't even thought about sharing this until just now. I make websites. I always feel so much...
zenaedwardsis
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Cece's Speakeasy - Coffee, Chocolate and an Online Interactive Journey
In 2021, I was the artistic director for Cece’s Speakeasy a spoken word, storytelling, live music and visuals immersive show. It was a...
zenaedwardsis
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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The Loving Oracle. - An Interactive Story With Twine
I have long enjoyed the idea of creating journeys using digital software. In 2012, I discovered  Twine ,  an online software to create...
zenaedwardsis
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Building Synergy Slam Poets Website With Nature Persists and Apples & Snakes Poetry Organisation
In my previous post about creating websites as a creative outlet, Synergy Slam Poets is a series of themed poetry, spoken word and...
zenaedwardsis
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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"The Niece" By Chris Ridell
Knock Knock, 2027 & Thinking About Babies, Endangered Species. In November of 2019, I read and sang these poems at an Amnesty...
zenaedwardsis
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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Think Tanking with Akram #OneFromTheArchives
Spring 2018 was warm. I remember being really fresh in my mind. I had done a little creative and personal house clearing, and was feeling...
zenaedwardsis
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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A Poet Making 'Marketing'
Along side building of websites and creating branding for the project that I make, on a shoestring budget I hasten to add, I make...
zenaedwardsis
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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