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Boston Poetry

Criticism, discussion, readings, workshop, and formal affairs for poets and lovers of poetry. Be prepared to discuss poetry passionately, to teach and to learn, to ask "what truth is in it" and "to what effect."

Location: Boston, MA 02215 42.34-71.1 02215US
Founded: Nov 27, 2002
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.5
Members: 216
Meetings: 110 so far
  • "I like all readings and performance based groups. Self expression is a mainstay of the Meetup concept."dale
  • "To improve their own work and to give me input about my own."Alexa

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Recent Meetings

Sun May 11, 6:00 PM
Fri May 9, 7:00 PM
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Fri May 2, 7:00 PM
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What's New?

  • Joined May 6, 2008
  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Greetings, hello and salutations. I'm a young poetry writer and college student from Boston. I'm interested in the idea of meeting other local writers, exchanging ideas and jamming on some poetry. "

  • "I figured of all the people i know you guys would appreciate this. Rock on! Jason http://www.thread... "

  • Joined April 28, 2008

    "Hi there. I'm a local poet who has featured at Stone Soup and read at several open mics throughout the city. Just looking to share some work, hear some work and meet up with other local writers. Cheers!"

  • Joined April 28, 2008

    "Hi, I am an Irish university student wo will be working in Boston over the summer and would like to share my poetry with Americans and vivce-versa. So please, help me meet like minded people!"

  • Joined April 26, 2008
  • "I find writing poetry is a puzzle, fitting words together, saying what I want to say with fewer words. My mantras: "Less is more" "Show, don't tell" Thank you for organizing this group."

  • Joined April 26, 2008

    ""I am 52 years old woman, married with a teenage son. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design. I am an active member of an online poetry site, but would very much like to be a vital member of a "live" group. I enjoy giving and receiving helpful feedback. ""

  • Joined April 25, 2008
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  • Joined April 19, 2008

    "words are the only outlet I have to bring to anyone's table. In silence I forms the letters that would best express who I am in the moment,until that moment is gone."

  • Joined April 19, 2008

    "Hi- I enjoy writing.I don't think of myself as a poet in the classic sense but i believe that i have something of substance to offer the free thinking mind."

  • Joined April 17, 2008
  • Joined April 15, 2008
  • Joined April 13, 2008
  • "Announcing a new meeting for Boston Poetry! What: Boston Poetry Festival 2008 When: Saturday, April 12, 10:00 AM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: In case you didn't..."

  • Joined April 10, 2008
  • Joined April 9, 2008

    "I am an artist and writer and looking for some kindred poetic souls. Look forward to meeting everyone."

  • Joined April 9, 2008
  • Joined April 6, 2008
  • Joined April 4, 2008
  • Joined April 2, 2008

    "I really like sharing and discussing poetry in person. I look forward to meeting members of this group and reading/hearing what they care about most."

  • Joined March 31, 2008
  • Joined March 31, 2008
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