Poetic Surprise with Juan Pablo Mobili

Join us for the third of three sessions on the essential elements of poetry with Juan Pablo Mobili. These can be taken individually. How do ending lines increase the poignancy of the poem without becoming an explanation or a “summary”? Does the poem surprise the reader at the end, bringing them to a place they did not anticipate? Think of a window compelling you to keep looking out after what you wished to see is gone. While it is not required, please consider bringing bring 1 to 3 poems to the workshop. Paper copies or links are appreciated. Juan Pablo Mobili, the Poet Laureate of Rockland County (2025-2026) published his chapbook Contraband in 2022. His work has appeared in Tupelo Quarterly, the Louisville Review, Ilanot Review, and many other journals in the United States, as well as journals in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. $10, register in advance or reserve your spot and pay at the door. You receive a $5 coupon for future retail purchases plus $2 off at the snack bar with your registration fee. Waivers available. Please arrive 10 minutes early if not preregistered.