Poetry In New York City Bryant Park - Brenda Atry's Blog

Poetry Plein Aire  I am a busy New Yorker. I  barely have time to eat lunch at my desk, never mind take a formal lunch hour out of the office. But today, the weather was too enticing. So, I propelled myself out of my office building, and onto the pavement. Bryant Park  is a short 2 city two blocks away from my office . The massive New York Public Library fronts the urban garden.  Not two minutes into my stroll, a gentleman, who was seated on the great garden perimeter , asked me if I would like to hear some poetry. How ironic..I was stunned by the coincidence that I was lead to hear poetry during  my stolen moments from a poet. His name is Garrett Buhl Robinson. He has spent 20 years writing about dance, the ballet, dancers, choreography, the  passion of the craft . He read  several pages of his recent work, Martha, to me. His fervor was contagious! He has other published work ..full length chap books about unrequitted love, and a coming of age  jouney made  by rail,offered the form of poetic correspondence. His work is available on Amazon or you can see his blog on line  , www.garrettbuhlrobinson.blogspot.com. I invited him to join us at  the Soup. He also said that their are many poets in the park reading for the public. I suggested that we organize an event! An Evening of Poetry in the Park!
I love this little town!

Garrett Robinson Date: 10/17/2012 9:40:00 AM Thank you Brenda. I could not be more thrilled to hear you enjoyed my poetry. I am also happy to be a new member of your community on Poetry Soup. Every opportunity we have to share the poetry of our lives is a wondrous gift. Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 8/23/2012 2:20:00 PM Thanks Brenda, cool site! jimbo Login to Reply

Carol Eastman Date: 8/22/2012 9:28:00 PM Serendipity. I've never been to New York... Glad to hear all the stories aren't true. Sounds like it was a lovely lunch. Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/22/2012 6:32:00 PM a very nice idea/..pd Login to Reply

Joann Grisetti Date: 8/22/2012 5:28:00 PM So I guess that not everything we hear about New Yorkers is true. What a wonderful break from work. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/22/2012 4:37:00 PM HOw lovely, that was quite an experience you had! Login to Reply

Michael J. Falotico Date: 8/22/2012 3:29:00 PM Wonderful blog that warms my NY Soul. As a fellow NEW YORKER I to enjoy the above mentioned places. My wife and I live a bout 20min outside the City and love shooting down there to walk central park or Madison ave or columbus circle for examples. Thanks for the smile. Michael Login to Reply