Local writers Mery Smith and Bruce Asper bring poetry workshops to Airway Heights Corrections Center

Bruce Asper and Mery Smith hope to use “creative writing and poetry as ways to heal,” she says.   Erick Doxey photo” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge

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Bruce Asper and Mery Smith hope to use “creative writing and poetry as ways to heal,” she says.

Mery Smith’s tumultuous journey to the title Spokane Poet Laureate included flunking out of college due to alcoholism and navigating life as a single parent. Bruce Asper was a “craven capitalist” working in private equity in Beverly Hills when he was told his drug problem and arrogance would

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