Celebrate National Poetry Month this April!
Join us for a special celebration of National Poetry Month with the Poet-Imagery Tea Event, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Writers Group. This unique event will showcase the work of local poets and writers as they bring their words to life through vivid imagery.
About National Poetry Month:
Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds us of the power and relevance of poetry in our culture. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, uniting poets, readers, students, teachers, librarians and literary enthusiasts from all walks of life. This month is a reminder that poetry is an essential part of who we are.
What is Imagery Poetry?
Imagery in poetry is more than just descriptive language—it’s an invitation to experience the poem. By engaging the senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste—imagery allows readers to feel deeply and immerse themselves in the poet's world. At the Poet-Tea event, local poets will weave vibrant visual images into their performances, with slides to accompany their words, allowing the audience to follow along with each evocative line.
Event Details
When: Thursday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Sonoran Room, SaddleBrooke Two Clubhouse (38735 S Mountain View Boulevard, in SaddleBrooke, AZ 85739)
Tickets: $5 (Includes tea and desserts)
Featured Local Poets:
- Dawn Baker – Lady Bug Lady Bug Fly Away Home: Your House Is on Fire and Your Children Are Gone
- Patricia Fremont – The Nature of Chattels
- Alice Frier – They and We and She
- Jim Meyer – Colors
- Bill Moody – For the Love of Diving
- Karen Petrou – A Healing Land
- Mary Richling – Green
- Diana Sigler – Dishes
- John Smith – On the Levee
- Stuart Watkins – Money Gardens
- Irina Zlatogorova – My Knowledge is a Pond
RSVP Information
This is the first-ever Poet-Tea event in SaddleBrooke, and it promises to be an afternoon to remember. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy local poetry and connect with fellow poetry lovers!
To reserve your seat, RSVP via email by Thursday, April 3 to Mary Richling at jmrichling@yahoo.com.
We look forward to celebrating National Poetry Month with you—come enjoy an afternoon of tea, desserts and the beauty of poetry! Your $5 tickets are available at the door.
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