James Lutheran School in Grand Rapids, where Rodney Torreson, former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, still teaches. Torreson has always stirred poetry into his English classes and throughout the years he has instilled extraordinary creative writing skills in his students. Our site was developed to assist fledgling writers by exposing them to poetry of high merit, informative articles, and local ev
ents and contests, as well as providing them with an opportunity to publish their work. Our staff believes that a young person's growth as a poet depends, in part, upon the poetry he or she reads, and we work hard to highlight the work of established poets and explore the elements of their style that we believe make their poetry special. By doing this, we hope that young writers may gain rich insights into the world of poetry that will help them as they grow and shape their own poetic voice. We are always seeking poems for publication on Through the 3rd Eye. To submit, you must be 24 years of age or younger, and you must reside in the state of Michigan. Please send submissions to [email protected]
It is our hope that through our website many young people will further their understanding of what a poem can be, find inspiration for their own writing, and grow their love of poetry.
