Since 1996 April has been designated as National Poetry Month by the Academy of American Poets.

Beyond rhythmic verses, metaphors, and sometimes flowery language, poetry can be beneficial in at least two ways.  One is that poetry can help us improve our critical thinking skills as we try to understand what the author is telling us.  Poetry encourages us to think of things from different points of view similar to many brain gym exercises that are designed to improve brain functions.  Poetry is a fun way to keep our brains sharp.

A second way that poetry can be beneficial for you is its healing powers.  Whether you are writing poetry yourself, reading or listening to someone else’s work, poetry can help us channel our emotions to get through stressful, traumatic or depressive situations.

1. You can celebrate National Poetry Month by writing a poem or two of your own, or
   
2. You can attend a poetry event at your local library or neighborhood café. You may even try organizing one for friends, or
   
3. Consider dusting off the books on your bookshelf and reading a few poems.
   

You may remember our former guests, Pat Stanford and Bobby Blackmon who are authors of books that contain poetry.  In honor of National Poetry Month, we will share some of their works with you.  For more information about Pat Standford go to: www.patstandford.com.  For information about Bobby Blackmon go to wcblackmon.com.

Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events.

Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

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