Poetry Circle
Share your favorite poems in an online circle
Drop-in Circle
Fridays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Mountain
All Genders Ages 18+
Please note: Poetry Circle will be pausing for the summer, resuming September 10, 2021
Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.
– Mary Oliver (1935-2019)
Poetry has been feeding souls, inspiring wisdom, and evoking emotions since the first poems were shared thousands of years ago. The writing and reading of poetry has healing properties that can help make sense of the world we live in and the experiences we’ve had in it.
Bring some of your favorite poems, whether they’re your own writings or by someone else, and read them to fellow poetry lovers in an inclusive, supportive, non-judgmental, online circle. You are also welcome to drop in and simply listen, if you choose. Those in attendance are welcome to offer their reflections on what’s been read.
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.
– Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Guides
Steve West has been participating in and helping guide men’s circles and retreats since 2006. In 2017 after retiring from a 40-year career in the private sector and government, he set an intention to live, write and move more. He is a keen cyclist, writes about music on a daily blog, songoftheday.ca, is the host for MLA’s Poetry circle, and helps guide the Honey Grief circle. A husband, father, step-father and -grandfather, Steve lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with his wife Alys-Lynne.Registration
Registration is NOT required to participate in these Circles. You are welcome to come every time or just once, whatever works for you.
With whatever group is present each group we will weave together a confidential listening container for all to bring whatever is true and real. All people and all emotions are welcome.
Investment
These Circles are a FREE service to the community. And, if you would like to make a donation to MLA to help us continue making our circles, courses, retreats, and trainings available to everyone, you can make your tax-deductible donations here: PayPal.me/mensleaderalliance/
Contact
fridaypoetrycircle@
Zoom Information
This is the main zoom information for all of the Poetry circles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 278828
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
