September 3, 2020
Theme: Viral Verse or Poetry in a pandemic
We have been in a weird place for five months or so and do not know how much longer we will be in altered arrangements. Regardless, there must be poetry. Possible topics could be isolation, social distancing, masks, or a zombie apocalypse.
Please follow social distancing and wear masks.
The location is in the Columbia Mall. There is a gazebo near the Spirit Halloween store. There are a limited number of cafe tables and chairs.
MC: Michael DeMarco
August 6, 2020
Theme: Rivers and mountains, creeks and valleys
Paul Loomis is a math professor, folk song writer, occasional poet, distance runner, South American traveler, and man-about-town in Bloomsburg. He has been a spotty attender of River Poet events since 1999. His first published poem, in White Rabbit in 1993, was called “Sex”.
MC: Dave Barsky
July 2, 2020
Theme: Freedom
Poetry never takes time off, but the River Poets requested this sabbatical.
Assignment – write a new poem in any format you choose…bonus points for rhymed and metered ones.
Bring your work to a future reading.
Happy Birthday America!