Poetry Reading by Farzana Marieat 822 W Colorado Ave

Farzana Marie was in Afghanistan when she suffered a massive stroke which left her with aphasia, or loss of language. In the eleven years since, she has worked to regain language and return to writing poetry.  Her poems talk about the challenges, the sorrows, and the humor of her journey.  Her most recent collection called “When Language Left Me” has a forward written by Gabby Giffords, former US congressperson with aphasia as a result of a gun shot head wound. Her work is engaging, funny and raw. Dr. Deneen Crandell will interview Farzana Marie and provide her assistance in speaking with the audience. Bittersweet Coffee and Venue is hosting this free reading with have drinks and treats available for sale.