Hello fellow writers, inspired wordsmiths,
Tardiness is a curious word. Brushing closely up against delinquency,
which bears a heavy-handed connotation. Both share a similar place at
the table for the writer who dines on words from a wordsmith's
perspective. Although the former, an adjective and the latter, a noun,
they describe my behaviour of having missed my usual obligation of
getting the timely call out to all of you regarding our upcoming
writer's "Ric Poetry Mic." I am trusting that regarding the delay, you
will be able to attend even at this short notice, and accept that I have
equally good reasons to have skipped a beat, as my heart is doing just
that these past few months. Falling in love can have profound impacts
upon one's heart and responsibilities. Sigh. Smile.
The quality of writing, the camaraderie, the sheer magic of our
gatherings with full-packed quarters at the enchanting setting Winecraft
offers us perched on the old wooden pier outlooking the glory of the
Columbia river add up to an experience, rich and satisfying. While our
gaze is fixed upon one another and the poet at the mic, I must admit, I
peak a glance behind me now and again marvelling at the beauty of this
provocative landscape. Often the ocean-going barges overlap in a stream
of backlit sunlight. Creating an expansive image well beyond their
normal massiveness. Roll on Columbia.
I want to take this moment to thank fellow poet, Florence Sage, for
making this venue possible. Not only is this location beautiful, but in
my experience, it is in large part the reason the calibre of our
presentations each month have risen exponentially. There is beauty in
poetry. There is beauty that supports poetry. The landscape around us
can nourish the delivery and the substance of what is created. Context
matters, and the place we meet to share our stories and poems adds a
supportive foundation to the words we creatively weave together.
With the forth of July soon upon us, we are about to begin summer with a
blast again. It is my pleasure to know that we will be gathering to
read our writings to soften the world with our creative juices. Let us
again bring forward all we can muster in the delight knowing that words
matter.
Come join us and share your creations at our 23rd "Ric's Poetry Mic".
Kat
26 June 2018
