Undressing the Secrets to Writing About the Erotic in Poetry with John Olivares Espinoza

Would you like to have a sexy poem for that special someone by Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you’d like to gift it to yourself? This course will focus on how to write poetry about love, eroticism, and sex without crossing into cheesy, hackneyed, and pornographic red zones. Through examination of poetry ranging from ancient Greece to the best contemporary pieces, the group will study techniques poets use to create erotic imagery with skill and taste — without leaving out the spice — and use these tools to generate an original poem. Participants will receive constructive critique on their poems focused on how to apply