Poetry Ember
Doors at 6:45PM / Start at 7:00PM
Meet at the entrance at the corner of Burdett and Blanshard
Beneath the cloak of night the EMBER sessions await. Here, local honored poets guide your journey. Each session is led by a different Poet, sharing their secrets and leading you through poetic exercises. *"LIT" and "ember" are scheduled every two weeks on alternating Tuesdays. This Poetry Ember we have Marie Metaphor guiding us through their writing exercises. Read more about Marie Metaphor below. Come and write your poetry at "ember" and share your poetry at "LIT".
Doors : 6:45PM
Workshop Start Time : 7:00PM
Non-Members: $10
HOO Members: Free (Become a Member)
Marie Metaphor Specht
Marie Metaphor Specht is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and educator living on the unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən- and SENĆOTEN-speaking peoples. In addition to her independent practice, she has collaborated with filmmakers, lighting engineers, dancers, and musicians to create immersive and interactive works. A long-time member of the Canadian spoken word scene, Marie is currently serving a two-year term as the 6th Poet Laureate of Victoria, British Columbia. Her work has been featured at festivals, arts events and poetry slams across the country. She believes in the transformative power of this art form and has had the privilege of coaching and creating space for youth poets for two decades. Marie’s poetry has been published in Oratorealis, Untethered Magazine, Chestnut Review, The Hellebore, and Room Magazine, among others. Her debut full-length poetry collection, Soft Shelters is published with Write Bloody North (2023). Whatever form her work takes, Marie leads with compassion as she composes moments of nourishing intimacy and connection. She believes in intrepid acts of beauty. She believes in the power of stories shared.