Ruminating Poet Press

HAIKU IN THE PARK - Had a great day at the Saturday Artists Market in Forsyth Park today. A little chilly, but it started nicely with good chats with frequent neighbors Jim, who paints pottery (I have one of his mugs) and Patrice, whose Lil' Peach & Co. makes artisanal soaps (I use her coconut soap on my shaved head). Lovely people stopped and talked to me, and many went away with copies of my poetry books. Thanks to Dave and Mary, Emma, Sriya, Wren, and Homa and Ali. And I traded with Thomas Rider for a beautiful print of his painting of a raven.

I haven't figured out how to include two pictures in one post. In addition to printing the play mentioned in the post immediately below, Alphagraphics Savannah printed a fine new banner for me to use at literary festivals and general author and book events. Thanks to Jordan for a fine job, and to Jess for reproducing the logo beautifully.

Good day today - picked up copies of my play LISTENING TO THE SURVIVORS from Alphagraphics Savannah, who did a great job. Many thanks to owner Peg Schwing, Katrina Ingersoll, and to Jess and Jordan. Buy local! It might cost a little more, but it won't enrich a billionaire, and it gives you personal service, better quality, and a sense of community.

There was a good show last night at Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show at the Sentient Bean. There were several poets besides myself, notably "Wheelz" (Robert E. Cohen) and Beau Frail. Unfortunately, I had to leave early in Socio's music set, which I regretted missing. Brendan Townend and Duncan Sligh did their usual manic and entertaining job of almost keeping things on course. Maybe I'll see you all there March 4 now that the cancellation curse is lifted.

Poetry Co-Op Open Mic at the Water Witch Tiki Bar was great last night. Thirteen poets read, including a couple for their first time at an open mic.

Poets in alphabetical order: Amy, Anthony, Beau, Carri, Claribel, Darriea, Eli, Kristin, Lila, Lucy, Marc, Naomi and Trinity.

We played a poetry game called "Did You Ever" - those three words are the prompt and the first words. Everyone got 3x5 cards and a pen, added their own short lines, and I read all the poems at the end - a community memory and reflection.

Thanks to Darriea for taking the picture again.