Libby Hall (center) at work on her poem during a recent session of Tube City WritersPhotograph by Martha Rial

Libby Hall (center) at work on her poem during a recent session of Tube City Writers

Photograph by Martha Rial

 

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So, I came to this workshop to learn and discuss,

And so far, all I hear is-Sit down and listen up,

I hear stories of pride in community and life,

I hear joy, I hear pain, I hear the uprooted strife,

So, I know now-that this workshop is needed out here,

And who knew that McKeesport has people who care?

All this talent and wisdom sitting down at the table,

If we all put in a few pages…We’d write a great fable,

I can’t wait to see what’s to come from this group,

And I hope that it grows and continues sprouting its roots. 😊

- Libby Hall