What we’re about
Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle new Meetup group, where words linger and meaning blooms. 🫖📖
This is the 30th year of our English poetry reading group. We now meet every FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM (for 7:00 PM), around biscuits and tea. We read and discuss poems, the best we know or can find.
Our’s is a reading group (as against a writing group). At first reading we do not announce who wrote the poem. We want to hear, read and discuss the poem on its own, whoever wrote it (you, your mother, Shakespeare, a Nobel Laureate, or any poet, published or unpublished). Let the poem stand on its own. Later, we say who the author was. And if it is a living author, we write to thank him.
Anything goes, but ideally we want to read sweet, serious poems that take us forward, help us understand. We do not want boring, pretentious or incomprehensible stuff.
7 or 8 people, intelligent conversation (only in English), some fellowship, no showing off… it is a good way to spend an evening in midweek in this dry world. So do come and join us. Please ring or e-mail before to let us know because space is limited. You don’t have to talk or bring poems. All are welcome. There is no charge.
65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
between house numbers 63 et 65.
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Métro: Les Gobelins (line 7) or Glacière (line 6)
Buses: 83, 91, 21, 47, 27
Phone: +33 686581272
Fax: +33 1 43 37 11 46
E-mail:
parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr
© Paris Poetry Circle
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See all- Monthly Poetry Reading Gathering: Gentle Words & Deep Ideas 📖🫖🍪✨Paris Poetry Circle Chez NAGPAL, Paris
Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!
Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪
We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show.
Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface.
After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world.
The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship.
If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨
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65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Phone: +33 686581272
E-mail: parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr
© Paris Poetry Circle - Monthly Poetry Reading Gathering: Gentle Words & Deep Ideas 📖🫖🍪✨Paris Poetry Circle Chez NAGPAL, Paris
Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!
Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪
We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show.
Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface.
After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world.
The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship.
If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨
*********
65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Phone: +33 686581272
E-mail: parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr
© Paris Poetry Circle - Monthly Poetry Reading Gathering: Gentle Words & Deep Ideas 📖🫖🍪✨Paris Poetry Circle Chez NAGPAL, Paris
Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!
Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪
We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show.
Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface.
After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world.
The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship.
If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨
*********
65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Phone: +33 686581272
E-mail: parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr
© Paris Poetry Circle - Monthly Poetry Reading Gathering: Gentle Words & Deep Ideas 📖🫖🍪✨Paris Poetry Circle Chez NAGPAL, Paris
Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!
Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. 🎉Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate — all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. 🫖☕️🍪
We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious — those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show.
Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together — carefully, curiously — to uncover what lies beneath the surface.
After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world.
The group is small — usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship.
If that resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. 📚✨
*********
65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Phone: +33 686581272
E-mail: parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr
© Paris Poetry Circle
