Posted 8:15 PM by Bonnie

Open Mic Night!: We had a low turnout of poets tonight, because it was the first week back at school here. A lot of our poets are teachers and students and were all a bit overwhelmed by school and not ready for tonight. I have promises that they will be into a routine by next month and will be there. But, in spite of having a low turnout we had a blast! Lori Streett didn't bring any of her own poems to read, but while waiting I had given her chap books by Colin Haskins and my sister, Victoria Rivas to read and she fell in love with their poetry so read a poem from each book. From Colin's she read Promises Promises and from Victoria's she read The Minutes From Today's Meeting. One she said was too familiar to her and she thought would be to others.

Our featured poet, Larry Stoy, shared a variety of poems from the whimsical to the dark side. A well rounded poet his poetry captures all sides of life. Everyone enjoyed his readings and we were pleased to have him there.

We had one new poet tonight and sadly she only brought one poem to share. I hope Ms. Jackson will come back again and bring more of her poems. The one she did share was wonderful and insightful. I am constantly amazed by the talented people here!

Ms. Colette Jones graced us with her presence and her phenomenal poetry and rocked our socks off! This is one phenomenal woman! She shared some stories about herself that inspired her poems and as the night wore on I learned to admire her more and more. And yes, she has agreed to be the featured poet next month! When you can't get enough of someones poetry you feature them!

Here are the pictures from tonight. There are two of Lori because she read from two books and I had to get both on the page.

Larry Stoy Elizabeth Jackson

Lori Streett

Ms. Colette Jones