Poetry Pick-Me-Up (05/02/24)

Enjoy this replay of the 05/02/24 Poetry Pick-Me-Up.

These resources were shared in the Zoom chat:

• “First days of spring—the sky” by Ryokan

• “Gentle Now, Don’t Add to Heartache” by Juliana Spahr (section I)

• “Afternoon with Irish Cows” by Billy Collins

• “Emptied Out” by Jessica L. Walsh

• Poetry mailing list (SWWIM)

• “Like the Fern” by James Crews—no link for the poem but here are supplemental materials about fiddleheads:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddlehead

  • https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/everything-you-need-know-about-fiddlehead-ferns

• Anais Nin quote: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

• “To a Child” by Christopher Morley

• “Hold Out Your Hand” by Julia Fehrenbacher (scroll down the page)

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What’s Poetry Pick-Me-Up?

PPMU is a casual poetry-sharing and discussion group that happens every non-holiday Thursday, 12-1PM Central. FREE! Join us for our next gathering on May 9th. Just hop on the Zoom at this link. 

Bring a published poem (or excerpt) that you’ve recently read to share with the group. Or, just come to listen and to participate in informal but wholehearted conversation.

Please, no original poetry, as we have other opportunities on The Raft for you to present that.

Can’t make it on Thursdays? Catch the replay in one of these Raft newsletters: Events & News, or Rafter Digest. Manage your subscription preferences here.

Want to watch previous Pick-Me-Ups? Find them in the Catch Up! archive of event replays.