Jewel Ward will speak at the Burke Arts Council Poetry Open Mic in Morganton, North Carolina, sharing two original poems with the audience: Human (Patterns) and Too Many Trucks and Baby Mamas.

The Burke Arts Council open mic brings together writers, musicians, and artists from across western North Carolina for an evening of creative expression and community in downtown Morganton.

By invitation, Jewel Ward will participate in this poetry open mic by reading three poems, including one original piece, “One Step from Homeless.”‍ ‍
The set balances personal writing with curated selections, marking another step in her evolving creative practice across music, writing, and poetry.