This workshop introduces a unique poetic structure created and developed by Dinahsta "Miss Kiane" Thomas that expands the traditional haiku into a three-part journey. Participants will learn how to craft a Healing Haiku, a sequence of  three connected haikus that mirror the natural progression of processing an emotion. The Healing Haiku is designed to express raw feelings, emotional movement, and transition to resolve or release.

Through guided prompts, discussion, and intentional writing time, participants will practice using brevity, imagery, and poetic discipline to move from emotional chaos to clarity. This workshop encourages writers to deepen their craft while also discovering how poetry can serve as a powerful tool for reflection, healing, and storytelling.

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DINAHSTA "MISS KIANE" THOMAS As an author, performer, and safe space facilitator, Miss Kiane’s first love is poetry. Published at a young 7 years old, she has shared her poetry across the United States. She has augmented her impact as a poet by becoming a teaching artist, teaching young and old about the healing power of poetry. Miss Kiane is the Founder of The InkWELL, a non-profit established to foster healing, awareness and self-love through reflective writing programs and educational outreach. She creates safe spaces through workshops, community programs and even virtually through a Facebook Group called Words on Wednesday with Miss Kiane. Miss Kiane’s work can be found in several anthologies; the latest being 100 Poems and Possibilities for Healing Volume 3. Miss Kiane uses her skills as a poet and facilitator to inspire hope, healing, and change. In her words, "Poetry is my friend, my catharsis…my gift to the world."

Learn more at linktr.ee/misskiane.