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“Descent,” by Shane Seely
Shane Seely was a featured poet at the April 12, 2015, Poetry & BBQ. Descent Always after dark, the night before the trash man came, I lifted each black sack bulging from its metal can and piled...
View Article“Arrowhead Field,” by Lawrence Hetrick
Lawrence Hetrick led the Teen Writers Poetry Workshop on April 11, 2015. He also read at the April 12, 2015 “Geography of the Heart” Poetry & BBQ event. Arrowhead Field Down from a drummed steel...
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“Chain Link Fence” by Patti White
The following are part of a book-length poem entitled “Chain Link Fence,” Patti White’s latest publication. 60 Lucy stands on the road under a chalky sky watching open fields of grain bend to the...
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“The Enduring Night,” by Claude Wilkinson
Claude Wilkinson was a featured poet at the April 12, 2015, Poetry & BBQ. The Enduring Night after a painting by Michael Crespo Still in the beginning before order and purpose, without cushions...
View ArticleFeatured Poets
We are pleased to share readings of poetry by poets who have previously read at our events. New recordings every Thursday!
View ArticleMichael Hettich
Michael Hettich joins us from Black Mountain, North Carolina to read his poem “Ghost Trees.” Michael was one of our first Poetry and BBQ poets …
View ArticleBeautiful Morning: Music and Poetry Event
On Thursday November 12 at 11am at the Community Church of Vero Beach, Sean Sexton will read poetry along with music performed by Rochelle Sallee …
View ArticleKeeping the Arts Alive Poetry Reading
Join us at the Raw Space Gallery on Saturday, November 14 from 2 pm – 5 pm. Hear from our Tuesday Writers, Porch Poets, and …
View ArticleBeautiful Morning: Music and Poetry Event
On Thursday November 12 at 11am at the Community Church of Vero Beach, Sean Sexton will read poetry along with music performed by Rochelle Sallee (piano) and …
View ArticleEnid Shomer
Enid Shomer reads her poem “Rara Omnia” from her book Shoreless. You can purchase Shoreless here, and find out more about Enid here.
View ArticleThis Week: Sean Sexton in the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
This week, Indian River County Poet Laureate Sean Sexton will be featured in the virtual 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, “The Rodear Year.” On Saturday, …
View ArticleLenten Organ and Poetry Series
The Community Church of Vero Beach is hosting an Organ and Poetry Series that will take place on Thursdays during Lent at 11 am. Our …
View ArticleVisual Storytelling and Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop with Brenda Petrella
Brenda will explore ways to use nature to boost creativity, how our brains work during the creative process, how photographers communicate through composition, and the …
View ArticlePoetry: Finding Your Voice with Steve Bradbury
Poetry is a marriage of sound and sense, and reading aloud can be a powerful device for refining verse and finding one’s voice: one’s style …
View Article12th Annual Poetry and BBQ
Save the date for our annual Poetry and BBQ event featuring these two talented couples. Come out for amazing food, beautiful poetry, and an afternoon …
View ArticleSeeking Future Volunteers
Many events and committees need your help! We are looking for interested volunteers to assist the LRJF during our high-season times. Please complete the attached …
View ArticleLRJF’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
LOL (Laugh Out Loud ) kicks off LRJF ‘s Thirtieth Anniversary. Support LRJF and enjoy humorist Carl Hiaasen to help bring a smile to you …
View ArticleIn Due Form
I do not doubt you. I know you love me. It is a fact of your indoor face, A true fancy of your muscularity. Your …
View ArticleMichael Hettich
Michael Hettich joins us from Black Mountain, North Carolina to read his poem “Ghost Trees.” Michael was one of our first Poetry and BBQ poets …
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