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My son has lived on the streets of Portland for thirteen years. He is addicted to heroin. As a writer, I attempt to create art out of this loss. Poetry requires me to choose words that are precise – at the core of my personal experiences. Through poetry, I can communicate the raw emotions about these events. At poetry readings, people have expressed appreciation for my writing in large part, I believe, because they can relate to the complex relationships between loved ones, their addictions, and the ongoing cycle of hope and despair. Creating Art Out of Loss is the latest article in our Writers on Writing series, where authors share how they do what they do: Find inspiration, create drafts, make choices on how – and what – to add, subtract, revise. In this series, each author will offer insights into her creative process that we hope will inspire your own.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:32:34 +0000

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