2 Meetup Groups match “Prose and Poetry” near Toronto, ON
“Truly fine poetry must be read aloud. A good poem does not allow itself to be read in a low voice or silently. If we can read it silently, it is not a valid poem: a poem demands pronunciation. Poetry always remembers that it was an oral art before it was a written art. It remembers that it was first song." Jorge Luis Borges This is a meetup group for people who like to read, and be read to. Everyone is welcome! Bring a passage or two that you like and recite it with the group, then we can tal …
This meetup is an opportunity for spoken word sharings of all kinds : poets, authors, playwrights, storytellers, singer-songwriters. Spoken Word events take place in Toronto's East Danforth Community on the third Friday of the month 7:30-9:30 at the Red Rocket Coffee. There is usually a featured author and then open mic for others, in a casual supportive atmosphere. Lots of drinks and goodies available (it's licensed too!)
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