Novana Venerable
I am an Oak Park native with a B.S in Psychology and Spanish. Currently, I am a student at Rowan University earning my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while starting a wellness platform.
The impact of poetry and the spoken word club
Poetry allowed for a cathartic release of life stressors while Spoken Word Club provided the forum to do so. I was also given the opportunity to be a competitive applicant in higher education and to network in a variety of circles. Writing continues to open new doors for me as I explore new aspects of prose.
Top favorite poets or lyricists
Poets: Adam Levin, Patricia Smith and Maya Angelou
Lyricists: Lupe Fiasco, Mr. Kanye West and Jhene Aiko
Writing Prompts
Write about a time you protected someone or a time you were protected by someone
Write about a moment you were selfish for a good reason
Write about something you are proud you created, or a time you witnessed something special being created
Start a poem with the line “I know that ____ is the only ____ that will ever matter to me again”
Create an extended metaphor poem where you compare yourself to an inanimate object.
Write about a time or a decision where you were both selfish and unselfish at the same time.
Write about a sacrifice you’ve made for someone else or a sacrifice someone made for you.