Jewel Ward will appear at the Burke Arts Council Poetry Open Mic in Morganton, North Carolina, sharing two original poems, Human (Patterns) and Too Many Trucks and Baby Mamas. The evening will bring together local writers and artists for an open mic focused on poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.

Jewel’s readings will reflect her ongoing exploration of storytelling across poetry, songwriting, and spoken word, offering audiences a glimpse into the literary side of her creative work.