Like a Crazy Quilt of Poetry      
 

Jaris

Foggy Windows


Flower Child

Elusive Yearning

From a Ledge

In Sheltered Woods

Stephen C. Wetlesen

Ode to the Night Sky

Birthday Poem for
Paloma Graciela Chavez
in Celebration of Her First Year

Deafness

Leigh Radtke

Chief Joseph

 
Kathleen Anderson

Destiny of Sorrow
Bonnie Hamlett

In the Minds Eye
 

Cara Alson

Blues in the Night

 
Jackie Mutz

Seasons
  
  Carol Wood

Spent		      
         
Poetic Announcements:
Cara Alson, one of Hazel Street's favorite writers has created a website for poets called
www.poetrypatchwork.com

POETRY SLAMS

Now you might not of heard of this new type of poetry, but if you haven't, you HAVE to go experience one. Do expect strong language, but also expect to meet some incredible poets that are on fire with talent!
Berkeley Slam - happens every Wednesday night at 8:30 (come 7:30 to sign-up) at the Starry Plough - for more info email voluptuary@hotmail.com
San Jose Slam - happens every other Tuesday night WWAVES Smokehouse, Downtown San Jose, 65 Post Street. Check the calendar for dates and directions http://www.norcalslam.com/calendar/sv_calendar.html

FOR INTERNATIONAL SLAMS - http://www.poetryslam.com
Berkeley Poetry Festival
Public Speaking for Poets Workshop

Public Speaking for Poets is a free monthly workshop to enhance the public speaking skills of open mike poets both experienced and beginners. Our handouts
are loaded with tips and strategies. Whether you want to be a better speaker or sell more books, this workshop is for you!
Contact Mark States, facilitator for the details of this regular workshop at dreamboogie@yahoo.com

THE NOT-YET-DEAD POETS'SOCIETY
Meets the first Wednesday of each month and presents different speakers each month.
Followed by Open Mike 7p.m.- 9p.m.
Redwood City Library, Middlefield and Main Redwood City, CA .
Poets and Poetry lovers welcome.

If you have a piece you think is worthy, please email poeticsilence@hazelst.com

- Hazel Street