A few things…

  • I am a mother of daughters.

  • I believe art is like water - necessary and able to pass through some of the stiffest of spaces.

  • I am the author of “The Way We Hold On” (Pottersfield Press 2018) and Ode to the Unpraised (Pottersfield Press, 2020).

  • Writing, dance, and spoken word are my vehicles and my delights. You may experience a blend of all three in my Storytelling Studio workshops.

  • The H.E.R. Story Writer-in-Residence (YWCA Halifax and Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA) was an incredible opportunity to write about life with some humble and talented women.

  • I am learning to sew, swim, and grow food.

  • I believe honest stories build bridges and break walls.

Work with Abena

 

poetic summaries

Capture the words, message and heart of your event with a poem written on the spot.

commissions

Request a specialized poem written with your organization, cause, or a special someone in mind.

Performace/Reading

Invite Abena to share her creations to engage and elevate you at your next event.