St. Lawrence Area Poets

I don't think I've ever written a poem about a president or even a poem in which a president has appeared.  Anyway, thanks to our illustrious leaders--past, present, & future--I've got the day off. 

The big news is the open-mike poetry reading this Thursday, that's February 18th, at the Hookah House in downtown Potsdam.  You'll find this unique establishment at 16 Market Street.  The owner gave me a brief tour the other day.  It's really quite nice inside, very comfortable & modern.  Apparently the patrons smoke something called shisha, which is a mixture of dried fruits, molasses, herbs, & spices.  Some smoke-houses mix a little tobacco w/ the shisha, but not in Potsdam!  The blend here is 100% herbal, w/ no tar, tobacco, or nicotine added.  And they've got 99 flavors of shisha to choose from.  The poetical festivities get underway at 7:00, so plan to arrive a little early to settle in & absorb the cool atmosphere. 

No other pressing news.  The February SLAP poetry newsletter is done.  I've distributed copies here & there in Canton & Potsdam, & will give out copies at the Hookah on Thursday night.  I'm always looking for new work, so send your submissions to me at the e-mail address below.  And that's it, I've got things to do!!

Soundtrack: Frank Zappa

Beverage: Sprite

Weather: Hazy sun, 30 degrees

Miscellaneous: Frankincense incense, of the Nag Champa variety

Contact John at ataraxia1114@aim.com