“Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.” --Thomas Gray
It's National Poetry Month! We'll celebrate poetry in various forms including haiku, villanelles, sonnets, and sestinas. Please bring a poem or two that you really enjoy. Reading poetry out loud is the best way to experience poetry. Join us during April's Books Plus meeting led by Dory Lynch this Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m.
As always we'll have healthy snacks and Amal's delicious cake, and good fellowship. For more details, see below. Hope to see you there.
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