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Mother’s Love Inspired Bermuda Poet
It’s been said mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while but their hearts forever — and the truth of this proverb is borne out in Bermuda poet Erlor E. Dean’s recently published collection of verse, “Mother’s Whispers.”. The new volume of poetic pieces was inspired by the woman who made Somerset resident... Read more of this article
Youth Library Poetry Competition Winners
Poetry has been called a light by which we may see life. And hundreds of Bermuda school students recently took advantage of a Youth Library contest to communicate their feelings on issues facing young people’s lives in verse. After receiving more than 200 entries, the Teen Advisory Board of the Youth Library selected the winners of their annual... Read more of this article
ChewSLAM Program: Spokenword Poetry Club
The Chewstick Foundation’s ChewSLAM program is a spokenword poetry club that Chewstick says “will take participants on a journey through poetry, creative writing and spokenword performance. It is designed to tap into young people’s creativity and give it a new medium to voice itself and to share it with the world. No experience is necessary... Read more of this article
Scott Smith: “Another Candle Is Lit”
“Another Candle is Lit” is a poem penned by community activist Scott Smith, who has been involved with the recent candlelight vigils held both in memory of murder victims as well as to call for an end to gun violence. The poem speaks of shootings, not being able to say goodbye, and then lighting another candle. One passage of the poem says,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Anthology of Poetry Volume II
The Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development Glenn Blakeney praised the publication of This Poem-Worthy Place: Bermuda Anthology Of Poetry Volume II, at the official book launch at the Bermuda National Gallery held last week. “As the Minister responsible for culture, I am delighted by Bermuda’s literary scene, evidenced by the... Read more of this article
Submit: Bermuda Anthology of Poetry II
The Bermuda Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is accepting submissions for the second ‘Bermuda Anthology of Poetry’. The deadline for submissions is April 2, and entry is restricted to Bermudians or Bermuda residents. The first anthology, a 132 page collection of poems from 34 Bermudian writers, was launched on December 10, 2006.... Read more of this article
