Enter the winged energy of delight:

Customizable, but here's my popular 2-hour format:

It's important that participants have a device with a basic built-in and working camera and built-in microphone, as well as a strong internet connection. 

We highly encourage the group to keep their camera on and remain with their device to help make the workshop the best it can be! 

We begin by exploring poems from Pablo Neruda, Rosario Castellanos, Mary Oliver, and Rumi — presented in a fun, accessible way to energize the room. It opens up audiences to awe and gratitude and fuels the conversation.

I share my personal poetry from my publication Amor Sobre Ruedas (Love on Wheels) and allow foropen Q&A. These poems explore:

• The complexities and joys of being a lover and father in a wheelchair.

• My experiences growing up with cerebral palsy.

• How poetry has fueled joy and offered solace in my life.

• The celebration of being fully human — including love, sex, and relationships.

Next, participants write their own poetry in a judgment-free space. I guide them into a mindset where they feel free to express any emotion in their poem without fear of repercussion.

Then, attendees are gently encouraged to share their poem aloud with the group. These poems become a way of thinking through problems and building community.