Nourish
celebrating our mini pop up poetry project
milk and honey, nourishment to my bones sweet on my lips milk and honey, the in between of growing pains and the celebration of it ~ from 'Milk & Honey' by Mercedes White
Something special happened in Stroud last December. A group of local poets braved the winter chill with notebooks in hand, writing outdoors at the market before heading to The Ale House to share their brand new work with an audience of Dialect community folk. It was a simple idea that turned into a day full of warmth, creativity and genuine connection.
Our partnership with the Gloucestershire Poetry Society was central to making this micro project happen, for which we’re very grateful. Shouts to Jason Conway who helped coordinate the project, identifying poets to commission, spreading the word and co organising the evening event. The back room of the Ale House that Saturday evening was packed to the gunnels with good cheer and camaraderie, with the open mic encouraging anyone to share something of their own, reminding us how much joy there is in offering space for creativity to surface.
Pop Up Poetry proved that even a modest project can create a spark. Stroud showed up with enthusiasm, generosity and a true love of language that carried the whole day.
We are already thinking about what comes next and we’re delighted to be able to publish the poems that emerged from Nourish! on our website. Read the poems via the link below.