What Happens at Our Literary Gatherings
Closing Circle:
We close the way we begin — with gratitude, poetry, and a quiet promise to return, carrying a little more light and story within us.
Circle of Stories:
We begin by gathering in a quiet, welcoming circle — where everyone introduces themselves not by what they do, but by what moves them.
Readings & Reflections:
Participants share their writings, poems, journal entries, or even lines that have stayed with them over the years. Each reading is followed by gentle reflections — not critique, but conversation.
Themed Conversations:
Every gathering is centered around a theme — love, memory, home, solitude, belonging — that gently guides our stories and poems for the day.
Art & Expression:
Painters, photographers, and musicians often bring their pieces too — because art, in all its forms, has a way of speaking the same language as words.
Writing Prompts & Spontaneous Creation:
At times, we write together — a few minutes of free-flow writing or a shared prompt that opens up new corners of thought and feeling.
Shared Lunch:
Midway through, we pause for a quiet, home-style lunch — cooked, shared, and enjoyed together. It’s never just about the food, but the warmth that travels across the table in stories and laughter.
Open Floor Moments:
Towards the end, the space opens for anyone who wishes to share — a memory, a thought, or simply a feeling that arrived during the day.
