Who is Golden Light Poetry?
Hi, I’m Aurelia Luciano! (@goldenlightpoetry) I am a Dominican American writer, event host/curator, doula, caregiver, and single mother in Jersey City.
How it started…
I began writing at the age of 10, but it wasn’t until 2021 that I began sharing my work with the world through organizations like Jersey City Art Productions, New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and publications with Olney Magazine, Milk Press, and the Jersey Journal.
In 2021, I moved myself and my daughter out of harms way and this allowed me to work on settling my nervous system after surviving abuse and to actively hone in on my crafts, poetry and event producing.
I began to attend open mics in the tri-state area, learning a thing or two about spoken word and meeting some of the most experienced poets in my neighborhood. Attending these events really inspired me to not only continue sharing my poetry out loud, but to begin creating safe spaces for the artistic expressions of others.
In the summer of 2022, I curated and hosted my first ever “Golden Light Open Mic” at a local cafe in my city and it was such a huge success. I will never forget the feeling of accomplishing one of dreams.
As a child, there was no safety in expression, leading me to keep a lot to myself which in turn allowed me to find my voice through writing. Creating a safe container for expression through the arts felt like a way for my inner child to grow, heal, and receive something that should have easily been provided for her.