“Digging up poetry with Matthew E. Henry”
Sophia Neer, Staff Writer • February 3, 2026
For Poet Matthew E. Henry, inspiration comes from every aspect of his life. Whether it’s a couple arguing in a restaurant, people watching at Cafe Nero, or visiting art galleries across Massachusetts, he harnesses his creativity everywhere, including from other poems.
Henry visited the high school’s Craft of Writing class on Jan. 8 in Rm. 371. During his PTO-sponsored visit, Henry shared some examples of Golden Shovel poetry. In a Golden Shovel poem, the last word of each line can be strung together to form a line from an existing piece. Additionally, he spoke about his work, creative process and inspiration and how he encourages students to harness their own creativity wherever they see fit…