Enjoy this replay of the 12/05/24 Poetry Pick-Me-Up, a gathering which featured a couple of song lyrics!
Here are resources shared in the Zoom chat box:
“The Credo” by Robert Fulghum
According to Google: A "credo" is a personal statement of core beliefs or principles, often emphasizing a more individual and internalized set of values, while a "manifesto" is a public declaration of intentions, goals, or political stances, usually with a stronger call to action and aimed at influencing others.
“Constellation” by Bruce Dethlefsen (no link available)
“You Raise Me Up,” music composed by Rolf Løvland and lyrics written by Brendan Graham. Original featured singers: Brian Kennedy and Tracey Campbell (Secret Garden). The song has now been covered by more than 145 other artists, including Josh Groban. Rafter Bruce Williamson, who shared this text with us today, prefers this performance by Sissel Kyrkjebø:
“There Was a Time I Disdained Hope” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
“To Hold” by Li-Young Lee
“The Crystal Ship” by James Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, and Robby Krieger (The Doors)
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 December 12th. 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.
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