Memory, Pain, and Love: Moving Through Grief with Poet M.K. Barreau

Poet M.K. Barreau will be at Pack Library to discuss her debut collection of poetry, Spoken Words: Grief and Despair. Join us for a conversation about the many forms that loss, grief, and hope can take, and the untapped reserve of resilience and hope within us all. M.K. will return to Pack library on January 29th to host a writing workshop, please consider adding this to your calendar as well.

About M.K. Barreau:

M.K. Barreau is a multidimensional creative whose work bridges poetry, movement, and healing. As a writer, dancer, and healthcare professional, Barreau draws from a deep understanding of emotion, embodiment, and human resilience. Her poetry is known for its clarity, introspection, and quiet power—language that invites readers to pause, feel, and reconnect with themselves.

Her debut collection, Spoken Words: Grief and Despair, opens a continuing series that delves into the inner landscapes we often move through quietly. Through thoughtful, resonant language, Barreau creates space for healing and reflection—honoring vulnerability, transformation, and the quiet truths that shape us.

IG: @mk.barreau