What we’re about
About Poesy
Poesy held it's first poetry workshop in February 2025. It began as a tentative project to gather a niche group dedicated to discussing and deconstructing poetry, either our own or ones that we have read and wish to explore.
This group requires a more active level of participation than many Meetup groups. We collaborate both through our Discord server and during regular Zoom workshops. The Discord space is used to share ideas, workshop updates, and ongoing discussions around poetry. It’s a democratic, evolving group, shaped by its members.
This group is suitable for new poets or poetry fans who are new to poetry analysis. HOW to read and enjoy poetry is subjective but we can offer our approach to it. That said, this group is for poets who are open to diverse approaches and thoughts about poetry and love to dig deep into one.
What to Expect
- Workshops are 2 hours long
- Hosted online via Zoom
- No more than 8 poets per session
- Each participant has 15 minutes to read their poem aloud and receive feedback from the group. Longer poems may need to be excerpted or broken into parts.
- When RSVPing, you'll be asked to send your poem to the organizer in advance via Meetup direct message.
Optional: Share Your Poetic Roots
If you’d like, tell me a bit about your favorite poet or poem—and why it speaks to you. For example, my favorite poet is Langston Hughes. He was the first poet who ever held my attention back in high school, and he's stayed with me since, even as my tastes have evolved. When I use rhythm or repetition in my own work, I feel his influence. I also admire how deeply present he is in his poetry—his voice is never lost. Many poets achieve this, but I return to him for a reason that’s partly poetic and partly personal.
I look forward to being introduced to the poets and poems that have shaped you.
Participation & Commitment
Participation is key. Members who are inactive or don’t meet the workshop expectations may be removed. That said, there’s no pressure to stay long-term, drop in as long as it supports your writing journey and if you leave, you can rejoin at a later time when you can be an active and contributing member.
