Dark Sky to Dawn: A Walk into Writing, a New Day

A sunrise walk and writing session at Deering Estate invites participants to explore the transition from night to day through poetry and observation. Taking place Sunday, April 19, Dark Sky to Dawn is part of the O, Miami Poetry Festival and aligns with International Dark Skies Week, using the early morning environment as both setting and subject.

The experience begins with a guided silent walk under pre-dawn skies, leading to a waterfront location where participants gather to watch the sunrise. A facilitated writing session follows, with prompts focused on themes such as light and darkness, natural cycles and sensory awareness. The program encourages participants to engage with their surroundings as a source of language and reflection.

Presented within the context of the O, Miami Poetry Festival, the event reflects the festival’s emphasis on site-specific and experiential poetry, offering a contemplative approach to writing grounded in place and time.