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Poem of the Month – February 2023 – Helen Parsons
The Poem of the Month for February 2023, selected by 2023 Anthology Editors, Maria Vouis and Rob Ferris, is The almanac of last things by Helen Parsons. The commended poems for February are What I Learned From Someone Else’s Grandmother by Helen Hutton, Evening Indulgence by Roslyn Schulz and Life Drawing 1 by Susan O’Brien.
The almanac of last things
Helen Parsons
After Linda Pastan’s poem of the same name
From the almanac of last things I choose fire,
for its warmth and for its fluctuations,
although I know it is both hearth and danger,
bearing its own shadow.… Click for more
FSP 2023 Annual General Meeting and April Open Mic
Monday, 3rd April 2023
6:15pm
The Box Factory
59 Regent Street, Adelaide
The 2023 Annual General Meeting for Friendly Street Poets, Inc will begin at 6:15pm and, after a short break, will be followed by the April Open Mic.
Three minutes maximum per reader for the Open Mic. Bring two copies of your poems for submission to the next FSP Anthology or submit via the form below.
$5 at the door to read.
Click here for a PDF file of the AGM Agenda.
AGM AgendaCALL FOR NOMINATIONS
A few committee positions will be vacant at this AGM.… Click for more
Poem of the Month – December 2022 – Steve Evans
The Poem of the Month for December 2022, selected by 2022 Anthology Editors, Veronica and David Cookson, is A Frugal Proposal by Steve Evans. The commended poems for December are Every Afternoon by Judy Dally and Titled by Nigel Ford.
A Frugal Proposal
Steve Evans
My good-as-unused tinfoil
with just the odd wee tear.
My scruffy bit of paper
a little worse for wear.
My little scrap of cellophane,
my piece of broken string,
my own recycled envelope —
you really are the thing.
A seed that’s caught between my teeth,
a stone inside my shoe,
the gate that squeaks in winter wind
all make me think of you.… Click for more
Call-out: expression of interest for editors of the 2023 FSP Anthology
Friendly Street Poets (FSP) has a wonderful opportunity for two volunteer editors for the next poetry anthology based on readings in 2023.
Since its beginnings in 1975, FSP has consistently brought the work of both established and developing writers to a keen readership. The new annual anthology will be the 48th in our proud history.
The positions involve the editors:
- attending the monthly (Feb to Dec) readings at the Box Factory in the Adelaide CBD;
- selecting a Poem of the Month from poems submitted, which will appear on our website — and deciding on Honourable Mentions where warranted;
- determining poems for inclusion in the anthology;
- corresponding with the successful poets, gathering bio information, etc;
- writing an introduction for the book;
- organising cover design, layout, etc;
- liaising with the printers;
- launching the book during the year.
FSP February City Meeting and Open Mic
Monday, 6th February, 2023
from 6:00pm
The Box Factory
59 Regent St, Adelaide, SA 5000
$5 to read. 3 minutes per poet
Add your name to the reading list on the night if you want a turn at the mic. Bring two printed copies of your poems with your name and contact details if you want them considered for next year’s anthology, or submit them electronically via the form below after the session.
The meeting will be held under current COVID-19 safety plans as required.