Welcome to the official website of Grievers and Poets

I lost my son, Kenny, in December of 2019 to fentanyl poisoning. I am forever changed by this event. "It is my mission to empower those who grieve through poetry and purpose". -Ken Slesarik-

Author Info

Ken Slesarik is a special education teacher and children's poet from Phoenix, Arizona. After the death of his son and confronting the pain, depression and PTSD that followed, Ken has found meaning and purpose in helping others navigate their grief. It is Ken's sincere hope that people will find comfort from our common grief and his poetry. If you are interested in hosting Ken and his poetry program for grieving children or if you need a family night speaker centered on grief and loss please contact ken@grieversandpoets.com fo