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SUMMARY:Poetry at the Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Poetry at the Art Center: Readers\, Writers\, and Listeners Wanted!\nJoin us at the Bonham Creative Arts Center for a monthly celebration of poetry in all its forms. Whether you write your own verses\, love to share favorite poems\, or simply enjoy listening to the power of words\, you’ve found your community!\nEach month\, we’ll explore a different theme and poetic form\, creating a relaxed space where poetry becomes accessible and alive. Share in any or all of our three rounds:\nRound 1: Theme-based poems\nRound 2: Explorations of form\nRound 3: Open choice finale\nNo experience needed – just bring your love of language. We even have poems on hand if you’d like to join in but haven’t brought your own.\nThis adult (18+) group embraces poetry’s full range\, from playful to profound. Come discover how poetic forms can serve feeling\, and how ancient patterns can amplify modern voices. No critiques\, no pressure – just the joy of experiencing poetry together.\nWe generally meet Thursdays evening from 6:30 – 8:00 pm\, with exceptions in April & May.\nApril 16\nApril Agenda\nRound 1: Theme-based poems \nApril’s theme is “Bloom.” You choose what that means. You could read/write a poem about flowers\, ideas\, love. Or maybe it’s about blooming social injustice. Even algae blooms would qualify\, if there are any biology poets out there!\nRound 2: Explorations of form / technique\n\nFor April\, we’re focusing on the literary techniques of Sound Devices\, which poets use to convey and reinforce meaning. To find poems to share\, simply ask your favorite web browser or AI assistant “Please help me find poems that feature sound devices.” \n\nRound 3: Open choice finale \nIf you want to share a winter poem in July\, go for it! Love reading “The Raven” out loud? Do it! (Time limit is two minutes\, so choose your favorite stanzas.)
URL:https://bonhamchamber.com/event/poetry-at-the-arts-center-5/
LOCATION:Creative Arts Center\, 200 W 5th St.\, Bonham\, TX\, 75418\, United States
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