WAG POETRY
WaveWriters, the WAG poetry group, meets twice a month. We offer a judgement-free space to read/have your work heard by poets of widely differing styles and aesthetics; and to ask for specific feedback to further your writing. All comments are offered to lift up the strengths of a piece; ultimately, of course, the writing belongs to the writer. Sometimes, we use our time to seek ideas to move a piece forward, find the right voice, form or words. Often, we discuss specific aspects of writing poetry; or free-write together, sharing our words in the moment. We explore our vulnerability alongside our vision, celebrating each individual voice with equal attention. While some of us have published or seek to publish our work, that is neither focus nor requirement.
IN HONOR OF THE SPRING EQUINOX:
WRITING IDEAS:
1. Try your own personification of spring as ‘a late guest.’
2. What poem might you create using Pastan’s verbs? lose – ambles – dragging – torn – blowing – forgive – turning – throw – open
3. What do you have to say about this past winter’s ‘chilly ways?’ Did it inspire another kind of writing in you?
4. Write about what marker(s) of spring you look forward to each year; why?
5. We don’t see as many monarch butterflies as we used to. Do you have fond memories of meadows fluttering alive with them? or perhaps you have studied them and view them as research subjects? or more likely, you are just aware of their dwindling numbers…
Meetings
WAG Poets meet in person in the gallery the second Monday and final Thursday of the month starting at 1:30 pm. There is a $5 fee per person for each session to help defray WAG expenses. We are currently closed to new members.
Please contact Sarah Bartlett at sarbar66@gmail.com for more information.
