I've taken the day off work to catch up with myself. I'd envisaged sitting here in the sun tapping away at the computer, but instead the weather is windy and rainy and vile. I suspect I may not leave the house ALL DAY. Oh goodness, now there's thunder and lightning, and it's raining so hard that I can't see the city. I can barely see across the valley. And the gutter seems to be overflowing. Sigh.
Anyway, that's not what this post is about. It's about two poetry events to attend next week, if you're in Wellington.
Poetry Society: Chris Price
Monday 18 May, 7.30pm
The Thistle Inn, 3 Mulgrave St
Guest Poet: Chris Price, poet, editor, and educator at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Chris's latest poetry collection, the blind singer, will be available for purchase. The meeting will begin with an open mic. Entry $2.
Writers Read Series: Glenn Colquhoun
Thursday 21 May, 6-7 pm, followed by Q & A and refreshments.
5D16 (Wellington Campus, Massey University, Wallace Street, Entrance A, Block 5, Level D, Room 16).
Poetry reading by Glenn Colquhoun, doctor, children's writer, and best-selling poet. This is a free community event open to students, staff and the general public. We welcome your friends and colleagues. RSVP: d.puna@massey.ac.nz
Oh yay, the city has reappeared. It looks rather grey and washed-out though. My courtyard has also ceased flooding. Hurrah.
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Jealous! I would love to go listen to Glenn Colquhoun read, he's amazing. "How We Fell" is so moving. And he used to work with my Dad, who says he's a great doctor, too. Have fun!
Same - and I miss Wellington poetry readings!
Usually I don't really get the poems and succumb to the temptation to hover around near the wine and cheese table though.
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