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The Old ‘Johnny Appleseed’
Poet Kidd Williams shares an original poem about America as part of Southern Tier Life's poetry series.
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Southern Tier Literary Life: Thoughts on America
Poet Aleathia Drehmer shares her thoughts on America in prose and poetry, during this month of recognizing U.S. independence.
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Discipline, and Action
Bath poet Kidd Williams closes out her poetry column series reflecting on where her hero's journey has led her and what's next.
Jun 21, 20226 min read


Coming Home
Bath poet Kidd Williams shares her journey of self actualization and gaining peace in her own skin.
Jun 21, 20225 min read


Griefwater: On Dysphoria (and Euphoria)
Bath poet Kidd Williams writes about how poetry helped her express her awakening and rebirth.
Jun 14, 20225 min read


The Closet
Bath poet Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her accept who she was and gave her the courage to be authentically herself.
Jun 6, 20225 min read


Poetry, Prose and Journaling Can Soothe the Soul
Local author Charde Vera shares how her quest for mental health led to writing and how she hopes to help others improve their mental health.
May 23, 20225 min read


Writing and Identity
Local poet and musician Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her find her own identity, as a writer and trans woman.
May 17, 20224 min read


Inspiring Youth Through Poetry
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer ends her series with stories of how poetry can inspire youth.
Apr 25, 20225 min read


Connecting the Community Through Independent Bookstores
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer writes about the importance of independent bookstores to the community and writers.
Apr 19, 20225 min read


Local Writer Charde Vera Uses Poetry to Teach Children Self-Love
Local author Charde Vera shares how she used poetry to teach children self confidence and love in her first children's book.
Apr 13, 20225 min read


The Power of Poetry to Change Lives
Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer explores the poets and poetry that affected her life and work.
Apr 12, 20225 min read
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