" I'm a writer of fiction and poetry, seeking like minded people. "

" To be inspired by poets and to learn as much as possible. "

" Poetry is in me. I like sharing and I really like being inspired by the sharing of others. "

" I just wanna be able to express myself as an artist around other artists, i just feel when your not around other artists or even people that share the same passions as you sometimes it really can slowly... " Read more

" I joined the group because I believe that my words are for more than just me even though I write to feel better sometimes. "

" Wouid like to meet other people that is interested in poetry "

" I love poetry and would like to gather with people who enjoy it as well. "

" I'm a young poet looking to start sharing my work with others, not to validate myself as a poet but to be around others who share a common interest..in this case which is poetry..i'm a junior... " Read more

" How are you? My name Is James, I'm 26 years old. Engaged to a beautiful loving,supporting woman. And have two kids. Poetry is apart my life. Its the one who I can vent to when I have a bad day. Or... " Read more

" I enjoy the Arts, and most recently I have focused on Performing Arts, largely Poetry & Music. I am more of fan than a possessor of much talent, but someone has to be there to encourage & clap!... "

" I am a poet and would like to get back into performing my poetry. After looking at the site I dug what you were doing, and the calendar was a definite selling point for me. "

" Being a poet is to me(breath) to inhale thought recall events,plant seeds of thanks through voice and words is a gift and each day i am inspired by verse placing pen to the page and climbing upward... " Read more

" PHILLY HAS THE REPUTATION FOR GREAT POETS AND ENTERTAINMENT..I STRIVE TO BE THE BEST, THEREFORE I MUST BE AMOUNG THE BEST.. "

" I love poetry. I love to hear an expressive interpretation on one's thoughts. I sit sometimes and put a pen to a piece of paper just to get out my thoughts that are deep within. I am hoping that joini... " Read more

" I like going to spoken word events...I enjoy being in the presence of creative minds who are willing to express themselves through words. "

" Love for the melody in words "

" I would like to join this group to meet other artists. I enjoy playing with the spoken and written word and I think it would be beneficial to surround myself with others who share the same passion. "

" I have a passion for witting. It took a long time but I am now ready to share my work with others "

" Looking to bask in the glow of other talented poets and hopefully recite my own new stuff. "

" good meetup "