Poetry Circle

Share your favorite poems in an online circle

Drop-in Circle

Fridays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Mountain

All Genders Ages 18+

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. Those in attendance may 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 continuing 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

If you have any questions or need more information please contact Steve West: fridaypoetrycircle@gmail.com

Zoom Information

This is the zoom information for Poetry Circles

If you already have zoom on your computer all you have to do is click on the link below.

For first time users, clicking on the link will prompt you for what you need to do. This takes a few minutes so it is good to do this ahead of our council. The best option is to download zoom to your computer. You also can call in using the phone numbers below, but please join online if possible so we can see your face (and capabilities are limited if you are on the phone).

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