THIRD ANNUAL POETRY EVENING 12/3/16
Ten of us met at my house this year, for an evening of desserts, beverages, and poems shared.
Poetry choices covered the spectrum; from thoughtful to delightful to slightly irreverent. A special treat were the poems written by Tom and Denny. Thanks you two for putting yourselves out there and sharing some of your beautiful work!
I was going to write down one of the poems read that evening, but I am not sure how copyright laws work on a public blog? So, instead I will list the poetry that was recited, and I encourage you to look some of them up.
- Introduction to Poetry: Billy Collins
- The Times They Are A-Changin' : Bob Dylan
- Human Family: Maya Angelou
- Holiday Checkout Line: Carrie Newcomer
- After Apple Picking: Robert Frost
- First Reader: Billy Collins
- You Can't Have it All: Barbara Ras
- Three Poems on Retirement: Tom Linnell
- An Offering to the Elements & Buffalo Robe: Dennis Sovick
- Three Ski Songs: Bob Gibson
- Introduction to Poetry II: Billy Collins
- Braided Creek, various: Ted Koosier/Jim Harrison
- The Peace of Wild Things: Wendell Berry
May you all find health, happiness, and peace during this holiday season, and throughout the year!
Beautiful Annie! What a great gift to record all of the poems! We are planning a gathering here next week to continue this tradition. I do miss being with all of you though. Merry Christmas all.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Annie. What a nice way to remember all the different voices in the room. This is a wonderful tradition for such a interesting group. Thank you.
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