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We each read from our current Doghouse book for about 15 minutes. I was nominated to go first so I read twelve poems with short introductions.
I tried to pick ones I hadn't read in public recently and left out "greatest hits" so no Ball of Twine or spreading all my clothes from here to Sligo. (Buy the book!!) As you read a poem you learn something new about it.
A great variety of poetry on offer. It was fascinating to listen to the others and make mental notes - Must try that! Why didn't I think of that?
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Anatoly explained that Ireland was the last country in Europe to have a national anthology of haiku. Well done Doghouse!
Then a meal with the other readers, Editor Noel and Doghouse poets and friends. Great discussion on poets and poetry. I came home with a list of poets I must look up and read. Thanks Doghouse!
Pictures: Top: Barbara Smith. Right: Anatoly Kudryavitsky.
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