About this blog
One of America's most revered poets, Adrienne Rich, said, "The moment of change is the only poem." Because the world is always changing, poetry is everywhere, and everything can be versified.Here, I'll discuss and review contemporary books of poetry, with a focus on regional writers, publications, and organizations. I'll promote area writers by offering prompts and contests, because I want to foster a spirit of community centered around poets and readers of poetry. This is a place to demystify the art of poetry, to appreciate its economy of language, its precision of image and sound.
Please share suggestions for blog content by emailing me at sfleegal@ydr.com. I'd love to hear from you! Let's versify PA and support those who are doing the same.
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Annual PA Poetry Society Conference will be Nov. 1-3 in Gettysburg
Poetry readings are not the only events for poets to enjoy. We should really get ourselves to a conference once in a while, too. Especially when the conference is right in our backyard, and a great deal of talent comprises … Continue reading
Local Poetry Month concludes this week with several events
Christine O’Leary Rockey, Julia Tilley and John Destalo will read at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, 7 p.m. tomorrow. Fourth Friday Poetry Night at The Parliament in York will be hosted by Missi McLaren and feature Crystal Charisse, 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Allison Cline Saia, Carla Christopher, Christine O'Leary Rockey, Crystal Charisse, Daina Savage, John Destalo, Julia Tilley, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Missi McLaren, September is Local Poetry Month, The Parliament, YorkArts
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This week in poetry, according to York’s Poet Laureate
Some poetry events you should know about and attend this week: Poetry potluck open to public, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday near Red Lion, contact Carla Christopher on Facebook for exact address. Food, music, poems and community. Almost Uptown, 7 p.m. Thursday … Continue reading
Reader-submitted poems: Two tributes by John Vernon Scott of New Oxford
While the earliest poems were in the mode of oral tradition — stories passed down through families and communities about historical events — there is no denying that the tribute is one of the most popular kinds of poem. John … Continue reading
Reader-submitted poem: A poem by Sharon Washington of Spring Garden Township, and poetry as a sanctuary for sass
I love a sassy poem. A poem with attitude, a strong voice. Especially a strong female voice! Poetry is a place where we don’t have to watch what we say for fear of antagonizing others. Poetry is art. There is … Continue reading
September is Local Poetry Month in South Central Pa.!
If you’re an area poet or poetry-lover, this is your month! I’ll be posting about local events as I hear about them, and putting up reader-submitted poems as often as I can. The latter is becoming a taller task, as … Continue reading
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Tagged local poetry events, Local Poetry Month, South Central Pa. poetry, submissions
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