Date of Award
Spring 1-1-2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts In Creative Writing Degree
Department
English
First Advisor
Pagel, Caryl A
Second Advisor
Julie Burrell
Third Advisor
Imad Rahman
Abstract
Research shows that - creative and expressive can be used as a therapeutic tool to address military and personal trauma. As a Combat Veteran and Cleveland Literacy Advocate -I have used poetry as a means of personal healing and community development. As a Poet -I use my art as weapon for personal and community change. The following manuscript provides a critical introduction and poetry - which speaks to literary technique, inspiration and purpose.
Recommended Citation
Ware, Damien L., "Borne the Battle; Creative Writing For Military Trauma And Personal Trauma" (2020). ETD Archive. 1272.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/etdarchive/1272
