Poison Poetry Workshop "I am, For the Blind"

Blessed, I had the privilege of being a part of a workshop hosted by the Art of the Soul Organization in preparation for their Poison Poetry: I am, For the Blind event which is being held at 6.30pm on Friday the 22nd of February at the Alliance Francaise in Gaborone. The event is being held to raise money for the visually impaired and all proceeds will go to the Lephoi Centre for the Blind in Francistown. Performers will be reciting their poetry blindfolded in solidarity with the visually impaired. The workshop consisted of young artists and performers doing several voice and body warm ups and playing a few games to break the ice and get to know each other. Thew were then divided into pairs and one was blindfolded while the other let them on an adventure around the Alliance Francaise premises before swapping. The artists left with a new found appreciation for the privilege of sight. The workshop was led by Onkemetse Sebenyane who is also the creator and chairperson Chairperson, alongside Vice-Chairperson, Kgotla Molefe. The Secretary is Morongoa Mosetlhi who is assisted by the Vice-Secretary, Rorly Sherwen. Their mission is to effectively gather prospective youth and put our talents to use together in innovative and productive means, to ensure results and to place the prospect back into the hands of our future leaders. They are avid supporters of the arts and aim to be a big mobilising factor for Batswana youth.