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Melanie Weldon-Soiset

Let's gather to inhabit poetry, prayer, & social justice

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- Book Reviews, Commentary, Memoir, & Sermons
Why Poetry?
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About Melanie

Melanie Weldon-Soiset

Let's gather to inhabit poetry, prayer, & social justice

Welcome, Poetry Companion
Blog
Publications
- Poetry
- Book Reviews, Commentary, Memoir, & Sermons
Why Poetry?
What I Offer
About Melanie

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Healing Words: Poetry and Trauma, Poetry and Politics, Poetry in Daily Life, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith, The Process of Poetry

How Collaborative Poetry Strengthens Heart Courage [poem & commentary]

melanieweldonsoiset / February 18, 2025

Nine poets demonstrate how writing a poem together nourishes the heart, and strengthens courage in chaotic times.

Poetry Across Time and Space, Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith

Call & Response: Why Write a Collaborative Poem? [poem & commentary]

melanieweldonsoiset / March 7, 2024

What does it look like to write a poem with other people? Here’s the story of one group of contemplatives who came together to create shared verse.

Hi, my name is Melanie Weldon-Soiset, and I've held many roles over the years: teacher, student, poet, pastor, immigrant, and #ChurchToo survivor. The way I best describe myself, however, is "God's Poem." One day that'll be my epitaph. In the meantime, I love to bike on local Washington, DC greenways, or enjoy an evening fire.

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