elegy writing

The Elegy Project, a heartfelt initiative created by Karen Elizabeth Bishop and David Sherman, serves as a vital poetry workshop that invites individuals to confront themes of loss and healing through elegy writing. Set against the backdrop of Harvard’s Woodberry Poetry Room, this community poetry initiative acknowledges the grief many experienced during the pandemic, turning isolation into a shared experience of creativity and solace. Participants gather to write, read, and workshop their elegies, demonstrating how poetry can bridge the gap between solitude and connection. By distributing poem cards in public spaces, the Elegy Project strives to reach those who feel…