Nineteen-Fifties Poetry Readings

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One night each week, we courting couples meet
to share our poetry and chat a while.
This time we’ll all enjoy a special treat.
Romantic sonnets sure to make us smile
and swoon will be recited in grand style.

Though not part of the beatnik “misfit” crowd,
we’re nonconformists--in just one respect.
Our venue is a grassy field! We’re proud
to have this spot that many would reject,
this place where kindred spirits can connect.


March 12, 2020
Contest Title: Back When Poetry Contest      one of two that placed 1st
Sponsor: Line Gauthier


April 4, 2020, entered in Brian Strand's contest

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L. J. Carber

Date: 4/7/2020 11:28:00 AM

Not sure how old you are, Janice, but my childhood was in the 50's--too young then for poetry!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2020 7:05:00 PM

I'm 68, was very young in the fifties.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/29/2020 12:49:00 PM

I love the way you've expressed this poem. Beautifully penned JC Hawkens

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/29/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thanks so much, JC. Janice

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/26/2020 10:06:00 PM

adore your creative take on the contest, great imagination and a joy to read... wonderful penning :) hugs and blessings

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/26/2020 10:37:00 PM

Thanks a million, Sandra. Janice

John Watt

Date: 3/26/2020 8:44:00 PM

Janice, this is a very nicely executed quintain about a poetry writer's group for courting couples... so creative and romantic and literary! Loved it and happy to see it judged as a gold medal winner ~ John

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/26/2020 9:50:00 PM

Thanks a million, John! Janice