Saved by a Poem The Transformative Power of Words

In these times of global and personal uncertainty, why turn to poetry? In Saved by a Poem, Kim Rosen reveals how a poem can be a companion through difficulty-acting as a guide when we are lost; a salve when we are wounded; and a conduit to insight, freedom, and joy. Since Kim understands that many avoid poetry because they are intimidated or "just donrs"t get it," she offers a new way to experience a poem. She rejects the traditional academic approach and encourages you instead to feel the poem as an affirmation or prayer that brings every level of who you are-your thoughts, feelings, and even your physical energies-into alignment with what matters most. This can help you gain deeper insight into your life and may just inspire a profound transformation. Kim weaves her story with those of people around the world who use poetry to light a path through the darkest moments. She teaches how to select a poem with personal significance, how to find your voice, and how to free your expression from fear and habit. Speaking poetry aloud brings its medicine to all who hear it-dissolving separation, fostering truth, and awakening the heart. Also included is a CD featuring well-known authors and visionaries reading a favorite poem and discussing its impact on their lives.

Kim Rosen is a poet, spoken-word artist, and teacher of self-transformation. She is co-creator of several CDs of poetry and music, most recently Only Breath, an interweaving of music and mystical poems from around the world. Kim has given poetry concerts, lectures, and workshops in venues from cathedrals to juvenile lockdown facilities and has been on the faculty of Wisdom University, the Omega Institute, and Kripalu. She is a graduate of Yale University and has an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College. When not delivering poetry or giving workshops in various corners of the world, Kim lives in California.