Poetry distills language to its most powerful form. This certificate program explores imagery, rhythm, structure, voice, and performance. Develop precision and emotional depth while understanding submission opportunities and audience engagement.

Courses

Awakening the Poet Within You

Gail Bellamy shares practical ways to strengthen your poetry, expand your creative confidence, and bring poetic language into everyday life. She offers guidance on craft, sharing work, and discovering how poetry can deepen both writing and self expression.

When Poetry Tells the Truth We Hide

Puanani Burgess explores how poetry can serve as a powerful tool for truth telling and emotional healing. She discusses how stories sometimes protect us until we are ready to face deeper truths and how writing from one’s gifts can lead to more authentic and meaningful expression.