Notes From the Margins

In N Out and Trauma Writing Group

This offering are group poems written by the In N Out and Trauma Writing Group in Spring 2026

This semester we wrote poems in the theme of the body—each week we wrote about a different body part.

These are the uniquely inspired poems for this Spring

Poem 1  – Feet

The following poem is about the way feet affect us. Sometimes we stand shaky, not knowing if we are able to remain upright. Sometimes our feet help us stay. Sometimes our feet have us walk away,. Our feet ground us, and they can also make us unstable, if our feet aren’t firmly planted.

When my feet don’t work the way they should,

Fight against yourself. Deal with your problems.

Be kind to yourself. Hold your own heart.

Because your heart will still be there, no matter when your feet take you.

And your feet will lead you back to yourself.