Inside the Atrium at Moca
Last night I participated in an Open Mic Night
at the amazing Museum of Contemporary Art
here in Virginia Beach
It was a summer celebration of the Arts
with Poetry, Interpretive Dance, Comedy, Guitar Music and Art!
It was a perfect Tuesday Evening.
The tables were covered in
brown wrapping paper
and a bowl full of crayons was provided
(always nurturing the artist within us)
So to calm myself before my poem reading
Yes
I created a small Zendala!
They are truly a part of me now.
My precious friends Jack and Judith
(taking in all the poetry they heard)
they have been my writing mentors,
my poetry cheerleaders,
my friends in the written world.
How I value their encouragement in my life.
Even their gentle nudges and pushes
to step out there with my writing even more!
Writing is a huge part of my life.
Poetry is an even stronger force.
It is who I am,
It is where I want to express
my truest self,
I am in love with the writing life!
So I decided to share my poem with you today!
I have many Poetry moments here on my blog,
today is even more special
sharing what I read out loud last night.
Finding My Way to a Poem
Life moments come
I choose not to forget
Experiences of where I have been
My pen finds it way to the page
For here ... here on the page
they seek refuge and meaning
They don't often rhyme
my sentences you know
but they have their own
kinda rhythm and flow
I write for myself
and sometimes I share
to kindred hearts like mine
who are willing to hear me
just finding my way to a poem
(this poem was written on Summer Solstice 2013)
I encourage you to step out of your
comfort zone
try something new,
meet new people,
expand your horizons,
for there is a beautiful and artistic world
out there
just waiting for YOU to explore!
Donna Lee
