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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Tag Archives: Missi McLaren
A spoonful of PoemSugar: Carla Christopher’s indie poetry press
York’s Poet Laureate hates sleep. Actually, I’m sure she loves sleep. I’m just not convinced she gets any because she’s too busy writing poetry, promoting poetry, attending poetry events (which, in the York region, are many), and booking/coordinating/producing a … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, Poetry news
Tagged "Addicted to Relapse", "Baby, "Below the Belt", "Orbits Around a Lightless Star", author-centered publishing, authors first, Carla Christopher, Crystal Charisse, Iris G. Press, Missi McLaren, Plan B Press, PoemSugar, Post Dada Press, Read Me Something with Rhythm", Rich Hemmings, SoulCry, TJ Gagliardi
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TONIGHT: Poetry at The Parliament, featuring Rich Hemmings
Support the arts on Black Friday! Tonight’s Poetry at The Parliament event will feature Hanover poet Rich Hemmings. The event is sponsored by Missi McLaren, and an uncensored open mic will follow. Coffee and snacks will be available. The Parliament … Continue reading
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Tagged Missi McLaren, open mic, Poetry at the Parliament, Rich Hemmings
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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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York County Poet Laureate Carla Christopher talks to me about York’s literary scene, young writers and how to get Jawstruck! this Friday
It is a great comfort to me that there are still local, state and national poet laureates–poets who are looking out for other poets. And it’s an even greater comfort that Carla Christopher is representing us here in York County. … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible poetry, ArtOfficial Mics, Benevolent Armchair, Carla Christopher, Christine O'Leary Rockey, Convergence poetry group, Crystal Leathery, Daina Savage, Debberae Streett, Dorothy E. King, Harrisburg Poet Laureate, Iya Isoke, JAWSTRUCK!, Jeff Rath, Keith Snow, Lancaster Poet Laureate, Maria James-Thiaw, Mark Sanders, Missi McLaren, performance poetry, Poetry @ The Parliament, poetry competition, poetry event, Poetry Spoken Here, Poetry-Music Experiment, Rebecca Gonzales, Shaashawn Dial, spoken word poetry, Stefan May, York County Poet Laureate, York Emporium of Used Books, York poetry venues, young writers
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