A summer celebration of People's Poetry and Milton Acorn's

Norma West Linder

James Deahl - Master of Ceremonies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2013 a summer celebration of People's Poetry and Milton Acorn's "In a Springtime Instant:  The Selected Poems:  1950-1986  was held at the Artword Artbar at 15 Colbourne Street here in Hamilton, Ontario.

The hosts, Ron Weihs and Judith Sandiford were their usual gracious and welcoming selves as the guests assembled in this very cute venue.  James Deahl was both the organizer and the Master of Ceremonies.

Invited poets were to read two of Milton Acorn's poems and then two of their own poems.

The featured poets were as follows:   James Deahl
                                                           Conrad DiDiodato
                                                           Trudi Down
                                                           George Down
                                                           Jennifer L. Foster
                                                           David Haskins
                                                           Norma West Linder
                                                           Deborah Morrison
                                                           Jeff Seffinga
                                                           Jennifer Tan

Michael Mirolla was also featured, and read from his newest book  "The House on 14th Avenue."

Invited poets came from Toronto, Grimbsy, Hamilton, and Sarnia, Ontario.

This two hour event was well attended.  There was lively conversation at the break time as people replenished their drinks and food. Many people renewing acquaintances and happy to be a part of this celebration.

Here are some pictures taken at the event.

Ron Weihs- our host

Judith Sandiford - our host

On this bright, sunny, and breezy day, the mood inside reflected the weather outside.  Each poet was free to choose what they wanted and the reading of Milton Acorn's work was very well done.

It also was good to hear their own individual work as everybody has a different style of writing and way of presenting things.

Jennifer Tan

Jeff Seffinga

David Haskins

Trudi Down

Conrad DiDiodato

Deborah Morrison

                                                 

A  wonderful way to spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon listening to poetry and enjoying each other's company.

Thanks for dropping by.





 

ALBERTO MAGSUCI

The Silent Whisperer

Can you not hear the voice

of the beloved poet

when at peace?

The worries of life

take it's toll

grinding us down

until we forget the secret whisperer.

The magic is lost

to think of beauty in prose

to write the song of life.

Away from the deafening crowd

in the stillness of the night

the voiceless silence waits

my soul, the poet of my dreams awakening

and redeem the magic which was lost....

I will paint in bright colors 

I will write the lyrics to a song

a song of hope,

a song of peace.

That life is more than toiling blindly

A spirit in peace my soul cries

Kundalini awakening, my hearts desire.

written:

Alberto Magsuci

July 13, 2013

Upcoming Poetry Reading on Saturday.

A summer celebration of

People’s Poetry

&

Milton Acorn’s

In a Springtime Instant:

The Selected Poems: 1950 - 1986

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne Street

Hamilton

Saturday, July 13

3:00  p.m.

featuring:

James Deahl

Conrad DiDiodato

Trudi Down

George Down

Jennifer Foster

David Haskins

Norma West Linder

Deborah Morrison

Jeff Seffinga

Jennifer Tan

+

Michael Mirolla

reading from his new book

The House on 14th Avenue

Ron Weihs & Judith Sandiford  -  artword@artword.net

Poetry Event at Erland Lee Museum

This is the fifth poetry event that Conrad and Maria DiDiodato have put together to my knowledge.  It was another successful one and the setting of the Erland Lee Museum was perfect.  It is a more accessible venue than we had in previous years.

Maria, our wonderful hostess with refreshments

The event started at 1 p.m. on Father's Day.

Conrad welcomed the assembled guests to the event.  There were 13 invited readers but unfortunately one of them was unable to attend.

Conrad DiDiodato

Michael Mirolla
(Special thanks to Jennifer for this photo)

Wilma Seville

(Special thanks to Jennifer for taking the picture)

Jeff Seffinga
(special thanks to Jennifer for this photo)

Becky Alexander

David Haskins
(Special thanks to Jennifer for taking this picture)

Irina Moga

Daniel Kolos

Norma West Linder

Ellen Jaffe

Katherine L. Gordon
(Thanks to Jennifer for the picture)

Stan White

James Deahl

As it was a rural setting, this year the suggested theme was to be about nature. As poets are usually quite sensitive people and observant of what goes on around them, it was an easy theme to have as most people enjoy nature.  

It was interesting to note, that some of the poets came from as far away as Grimsby, Sarnia, Prescott, Cambridge and Toronto.  

An afternoon well spent with friends and fellow poets. Poetry is alive and well in Hamilton and vicinity!  

Special thanks goes to Conrad and Maria, our wonderful hosts.

Donna and Jennifer - Jennifer took the close up shots which were the best.

Thanks for dropping by.

Autumn Blossom: The Problem with Poetry

Autumn Blossom: The Problem with Poetry: In honour of the $65,000 prizes doled out at last night's Griffin Awards ("for Excellence in Poetry"), where "guest...

WILMA SEVILLE

The Cry

“Mama, Mama, where are you?”

 voice of desperation  

reaches me, brings tears.

Startled, I glance up

distracted from my task

eyes focus on old man

restrained in wheelchair.

Body diminished by disease

stuck in the grip of dementia

calling out for Mama

Little boy in old man’s body

longing for a long ago time

where he was loved and cherished

by his Mama, long deceased..

It  won’t be long and he shall go

to meet his Mama once again  

whose love will enfold him

as it did, upon this earth.

.

Copyright©WilmaSeville 2013

Upcoming Event June 23,2013

Working Family Stories & Treasures of the Hamilton Jewish Community (WFST) presents:

Telling Community History with Community Arts

June 23, 2013 @ Hamilton Central Library

"How To" Workshops (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) 

Getting started: Melinda Richter, WFST Coordinator

Writing + Drama: Ellen S. Jaffe, Writer; 

Emanuela Hall, Shalom Village 

Visual Arts: Ingrid Mayrhofer, Centre[3]

Storytelling + Puppetry: Lorrie Gallant, Woodland Cultural Centre 

Music: Immigrant Culture and Arts Association

Please register for these free workshops by June 15th:

workingfamilystories@gmail.com. Space is limited.

WFST is a community arts project designed to tell the stories of Jewish working families and how they built a community in Hamilton. 

The project was delivered in schools, seniors' homes and community centres.