From womb to tomb, poetry is a recurring part of our lives. “Starting with nursery rhymes when we’re little,” said Iola Public Library assistant Colleen Dobbins. “Then, it’s usually part of a funeral.”
The Iola Public Library plans to shine a light on the artform during National Poetry Month in April. The library has planned an array of programs including a poetry workshop conducted by Dennis Etzel Jr. on April 4, at Derryberry Breadery. The workshop is at 4:30 p.m. and is free to the public.
Etzel is a Senior Lecturer of English at Washburn University.…
