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? Thi s is the first of three sessions of our Poetry Afternoons. No need to prepare anything; we'll select some poems from Len Pennie's collecti on called ''poyums,'' and we'll read and discuss together!
For these Poetry Afternoons, we're rea ding Len Pennie's book ''poyums.'' The Schottish writer engages with themes like marginalization, abuse, mental health, feelings of loss a nd loneliness and women's rights. With ''poyums,'' she won the 2024 S cots Book of the Year – and a big part of the poems are written in Scottish as well. Her poetry 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 together from the first half of Len Pennie's po etry collection. Don't worry; you don't need to prepare anything! We select some poems and bring them with us. At 4 PM, there is a short w alk-in with coffee and tea (and cookies!). When we've settled in, we' ll start with a brief introduction of the poet, poetry and the theme. Then, we'll dive in and read 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 can find the entrance to 3D on the campus sq uare, next to the Spar supermarket. It has 3D in lights in the window , and a big gnome on the steps that lead to the door.
This event is organised by NEWConnec tive. NEWConnective organises events around life's bigger questions. We engage with themes like grief, spirituality, and much more. Find o ut more on our website (vu.nl/newconnective) or on our socials (@newc onnective). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out vi a 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? This is the first of three sessions of our Poe try Afternoons. No need to prepare anything; we'll select some poems from Len Pennie's collection called ''poyums,'' and we'll read and di scuss together!