Maren O. Mitchell and Joan Howard read their poetry to a nice-sized audience that included Folk School students, local poets, and friends of poets. Highlighting Joan’s reading were two poems honoring two of her neighbors, and the neighbors were in attendance.
After reading a few poems, Maren turned her presentation into an “audience participation” by explaining she had written 26 poems, one for each letter of the alphabet and asking the group to call out a letter. She then read a poem for each of the several letters called out.
Lucy Cole Gratton ably hosted the program by introducing the featured poets with thoughtful, personal observances about the poet and her work.
Karen Paul Holmes
I was sorry to miss this reading and I appreciate your post about it. Thanks for posting, Joan, and for the nice photos.
ReplyDeleteHow I would have loved to have been there. I have heard a few of Maren's alphabet poems and they are always stunning. I still think the Poets and Writers Reading Poems and Stories program co sponsored by NCWN West and JCCFS is one of the best monthly readings around. I hope I can soon drive again at night so I will not have to miss so many good programs.
ReplyDeleteI sure wish I could have attended the reading. I know it was wonderful. I always enjoy the poetry of these two outstanding poets.
ReplyDelete