What? A brand-new feature of our literary internet community will be Poetry Corner, where mid-month you can join us for a poem and a mini discussion on the work.

Why? Why not give poetry a chance? Poetry can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be! It is also a small, digestible work that can approach important topics in a way no other form of art can! And it can take forms, from long to short, from haiku to iambic pentameter, from ancient to contemporary, on any topic so there is sure to be a work that speaks to you!

Where? You will find a post here, r/bookclub, under this tag. The monthly poem and discussion will all be in the post.

When? On the 15th of every month in 2023, beginning this January.

Who? We will cover many different poets, who vary in time period and style and topics.

How? Here is a general guide on how to read a poem, but to sum it up, read it once quietly, then read it out loud. What is the difference between the text punctuation and spaces on the page and the experience between reading it and speaking it? Who is the poet? What time period was it written in? Is the work part of a movement? How does it make you feel? What lines intrigue you? Do you like it?

You don't have to have all the answers, just curiosity! It may not be as grand as Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner but I think we will have fun! Mark your calendars and see you on January 15th for our first poem!