Feeling like reading so me poetry together? Join us for the first session of our Poetry After noons and read some of Len Pennie's ''poyums''!
January can be a dark month; come join us and light it up with some poetry reading! What better month to do some introspection and getting-together? Joi n our poetry reading club for three sessions of our Poetry Afternoons on January 5, 12 and 19 in 3D. No need to prepare anything; we'll se lect some poems from Len Pennie's collection called ''poyums,'' and w e'll read and discuss together!
For these Poetry Afternoons, we're reading Len Pennie's book ''po yums.'' The Schottish writer engages with themes like marginalization , abuse, mental health, feelings of loss and loneliness and women's r ights. With ''poyums,'' she won the 2024 Scots Book of the Year – a nd a big part of the poems are written in Scottish as well. Her poetr y is very readable, so it's perfect if you're new to reading poetry � �� but also if you're a poetry afficionado.
This first session, we will read some poems toget her from the first half of Len Pennie's poetry collection. Don't worr y; you don't need to prepare anything! We select some poems and bring them with us. At 4 PM, there is a short walk-in with coffee and tea (and cookies!). When we've settled in, we'll start with a brief intro duction of the poet, poetry and the theme. Then, we'll dive in and re ad and discuss the poems; what strikes you? What do you like or don't you like? We'll share, exchange thoughts – and around 5:30 PM, we will close the session.
You ca n find the entrance to 3D on the campus square, next to the Spar supe rmarket. It has 3D in lights in the window, and a big gnome on the st eps that lead to the door.
This event is organised by NEWConnective. NEWConnective organis es events around life's bigger questions. We engage with themes like grief, spirituality, and much more. Find out more on our website (vu. nl/newconnective) or on our socials (@newconnective). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out via email to newconnective@vu .nl.
DESCRIPTION: January can be a dark month; come join us and light it up with some poetry reading! What better month to do some introspection and getting-together? Join our poetry reading club for three session s of our Poetry Afternoons on January 5, 12 and 19 in 3D. No need to prepare anything; we'll select some poems from Len Pennie's collectio n called ''poyums,'' and we'll read and discuss together!