Notes About The Poem

April 19, 2026, entered in Brian Strand's Contest 1465

Annual Poetry Festivals

During National Poetry Month each year,
grand festivals are held throughout this land.
Excitement increases when time is near.
Variety is key. No event will be bland.	
	
heartfelt
greeting
starts the 
meeting
time is
fleeting

MC’s
leading
schedule
heeding

poets 
sharing
deep thoughts
baring

scrumptious
dinners
contest 
winners

speakers 
first-rate
wise words
they state
    
short breaks
workshops
soon the
fun stops

all’s done
fest ends
homeward 
each wends

April
next year
poets’
good cheer
will be
spreading
we’ll be 
heading
to a 
grand fête
that’s a 
long wait!
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Croft Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
loved it! only been to a couple workshops, never any festivals.
Kendrick Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Nice to know that this happens each year, Janice. It reads like a good contender to me for Brian's contest. Way to go. Sara K.
Canerdy Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Thank you so much, Sara. Janice
Terry Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 5:35 AM
What a fun read and you've covered it all in an interesting arrangement. It rolls off the tongue. I really enjoyed this poem. -Jan
Canerdy Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Jan, thanks a million!! I am so glad you liked it. Janice
Bauer Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
this is delightful, janice!
Canerdy Avatar
April 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Ilene, I'm so glad you like it! Janice
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