LET’S GUZZLE A GHAZAL

The ghazal (rhymes with muzzle) is an ancient form of poetry from 14th Century Arabia. Originally used to profess love or express the pain of unrequited love, modern poets use the unique structure of the ghazal for a variety of topics. In this generative workshop we will explore the history of the form, identify the most common elements, read excerpts from classic and contemporary ghazals, and draft a few lines on a topic of your choice. 

About the Presenter

Cathy Hollister is the author of Seasoned Women, A Collection of Poems published by Poet’s Choice. A 2024 Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize nominee, her work has been in Eclectica Magazine, Burningword Literary Journal, Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine, The Ekphrastic Review, and others. Cathy is a retired public health professional and fills her days with dance, church choir, hiking and lots of family time.

MEETING INFORMATION

This program will be presented during our upcoming PST member meeting, to be held February 8 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern / 1:00 – 3:00 pm Central via Zoom. Members will be provided a link a few days prior. If you are interested in learning more about PST, check out our website. If you’d like to attend our meeting as a guest, contact us at poetrytennessee@gmail.com.