St. Lawrence Area Poets

Last week's meeting was interesting, w/ two new folks showing up: Tim Strong, owner & proprietor of the Birchbark Bookshop & its several branches, & Rich Will, a Presbyterian minister.  We exchanged poems, everyone taking a turn.  Myself, Nancy, JeanMarie, & Dale Hobson completed the sextet.  We engaged in our customary rambling conversation, then Dale brought up the incredible story of Mark Twain's NEW book.  Apparently Twain left instructions for his final work to be published 100 years after his death.  And he died in 1910, so here we are, a century later.  I can't wait, this will be amazing.  A voice from so long ago.  Evidently the publication date will be sometime this fall. 

The Challenge for next time is to write--well, there are several choices.  You can write an obituary for yourself, or your own epitaph.  Or, if this is too creepy, write one for someone else or an imaginary character.  Be honest.

We've been contacted several times by this fellow down in Syracuse who calls himself Mic Tha Poet.  His name is Mike Gaut.  Anyway, Mike's birthday is Friday the 30th of July, which by cosmic coincidence is his 30th birthday.  He has arranged for a big poetry bash down in Syracuse that night.  It will be held at a place called the Opus Restaurant & Lounge, in Syracuse's Downtown Armory Square.  There's a $10 cover charge, & the festivities last from 9:30 in the evening until 2:00 at night.  There will be a number of big Syracuse poets on hand, so if you live in the area be sure to check it out.  From what I understand, Mike's done a lot to revitalize poetry in his region.  Good luck &--Happy Birthday Mic Tha Poet!

That's it for now.  Next SLAP meeting scheduled for August 10th, I believe.  Not sure of location, will deliver that info later on.  Send me poems for the August SLAP poetry newsletter.  Thanks. 

Bye.

Weather: breezy, sun goin down

miscellaneous: fireworks, Russell parade, candle burning

contact John at ataraxia1114@aim.com