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Why Poetry?

Frankie Abralind
April 2023

“Each custom poem we write is reflective of what the poemee shares during their session. We don’t try to fix anything. In many cases, the Listener Poet is simply paraphrasing or quoting exactly what they heard the person say.”

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Poem Craft Notes

Yvette Perry
January 2023

“In the session that resulted in the poem, ‘Libation,’ I felt a great sense of hope and meaning from the poemee even though the main topic of the story she shared involved loss.”

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Who We’re Working with this Summer

July 2022

It’s been our busiest year so far at TGLP! We’re excited to be serving our priority healthcare communities all across the country. Here’s a peek into who we’re currently working with.

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Separation, Connection, and Creating Poems that Tell Truths

Yvette Perry
February 2022

“As a Listener Poet, I strive to fully listen to and tell poemees’ truths. This is not just my responsibility, but a sacred one that I take very seriously.”

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What Elle's Reading

November 2021

Our sixth recommender, Listener Poet Elle Klassen.

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What Shannon's Reading

October 2021

Our fifth recommender, Shannon McDermott.

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What Ravenna's Reading

September 2021

Our fourth recommender, Listener Poet Ravenna Raven.

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What Elizabeth's Reading

August 2021

Our third recommender, Listener Poet Elizabeth Pringle.

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What Jenny's Reading

July 2021

Our second recommender, Listener Poet Jenny Hegland.

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What Yvette's Reading

June 2021

Our first recommender, Listener Poet Yvette Perry.

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Listening to Love

What happens when people feel supported?

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Listening to Humanize

What happens when we thank someone for listening to us?

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Listening to Forgive

What happens when we believe a person can change?

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Listening to Apologize

What happens when we seek to understand?

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Listening to Hold

What happens when we just hold space and listen?

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Listening to Witness

What happens when we focus on the present?

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Listening to Expand Curiosity

What happens when we listen with humility?

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Listening to Support Healing

What happens when we ask: "Is there anything else on your mind?"

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Listening to Relate

What happens when we reflect back what someone has said?

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Listening to Grow

What happens when we ask thoughtful questions?

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Listening to Learn

What happens when we invite someone to talk?

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