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October 2025 Letter | John Fox, PPM
Dear Poetic Medicine Friends, The months roll on and on! This morning I am feeling that this is different than what relationships are about. When I begin this letter “Dear Poetic Medicine Friends” I slow down and someone’s face will appear. I slow down and drop inside to hear what my heart wants to say to you. The Choice to Slow Down In order to “drop inside” I slow down. I must slow down. Wherever that mysterious place is, the clock isn’t ticking. Good fortune my heart is be

IPM Team
Oct 22, 20257 min read


The Passing of Two Great Practitioners of Poetry-as-Healer | John Fox, PPM
Wayne Gilbert: July 1, 1950 - September 23, 2025 Mari Alschuler: May 3, 1958 - September 20, 2025 I am writing to share news about the deaths of two brilliant people in the field of poetry therapy. Wayne Gilbert and Mari Alschuler are those brilliant people and practitioners. I met Wayne and Mari in the same year – 1995. They died this September. Their blessing, the direct experience by which I treasure each – 30 years of goodness, courage, love, vulnerability, giftedn

IPM Team
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Poetry of Nature | Early Fall | NanLeah
This letter is one of a monthly series available to Poetry of Nature subscribers.

NanLeah
Oct 5, 20255 min read


September 2025 Letter | John Fox, PPM
Dear Friend of Poetic Medicine, To begin this letter I want to pause to remember Mari Alschuler -- an important person in my experience...

IPM Team
Sep 21, 20255 min read


Living with Parkinson’s: Poetry as a Tool for Wellness
New Poetry Circle opportunity for Individuals Living with Parkinson’s and/or their Care Partners Sponsored by The Institute for Poetic...

IPM Team
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Poetry of Nature | Late Summer | Geoff Oelsner
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IPM Team
Aug 31, 20256 min read


Kintsukuroi | Astra
If a line or phrase resonates with you, we invite you to use it as a starting point to create your own poem. We welcome you to share your...

IPM Team
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Poetry of Nature | Mid-Summer | NanLeah
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NanLeah
Aug 1, 20258 min read


Every Day as Wide as a Field | Naomi Shihab Nye
If a line or phrase resonates with you, we invite you to use it as a starting point to create your own poem. We welcome you to share your...

IPM Team
Jul 18, 20251 min read


July 2025 Letter | John Fox, PPM
July 15, 2025 Dear Poetic Medicine Friend, I sincerely hope this letter finds you well or as I say, nearing my 70 th year, well enough....

IPM Team
Jul 15, 20256 min read


Remembering Bill Moyers | John Fox
Bill Moyers (1934-2025) died at the age of 91 on Thursday, June 26th. I am grateful to him beyond measure. When reading his obituary in...

IPM Team
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Poetry of Nature | Early Summer | NanLeah
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NanLeah
Jul 4, 20258 min read
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