A Saxy Literary Gathering

We, The Forwardian Arts Society held our “In Writing Gathering” at The Tapestry Corner* in Stroudsburg, PA Saturday August 1st which provides an opportunity for writers to share their work with each other to gain feedback on their endeavors. All levels of literary skills are welcomed into the gathering to participate. This event is also a good opportunity for Non Writers to experience new and original works on which they are welcomed to share their reflections on.

This month, we had a special guest attending the gathering. It was Debbie Burke* of Pocono Jazz and Poetry* who performed several selections on her Saxophone. It was a joy to experience her renderings while sitting in the outdoor café in the cool yet seasonably warm sunshine of the day. There were no writers present to partake of the opportunities offered by the gathering, but Debbie* (whose site publishes poetry sent in by it avid poets) and I are forming ideas which might entice those of you who love to arts to attend in the future. More details will come as they become more solidified.

The day at The Tapestry Corner* brought to mind a favorite story I once read. It was of a man who bought a magical flute. He was told it would make his chickens hatch many eggs. So, one day he played his new flute from dawn until dusk. But, he found there were no more eggs laid than any other day. His wife asked him how did his flute work. He said, “It wasn’t a good day for egg laying. But, it was a wonderful day for music.” In other words, our recent “In Writing Gathering” may not have been a good day for literary lovers, but it was a great day for music and sharing of ideas during some delightful conversations.

The next “In Writing Gathering” is presently scheduled to take place The Tapestry Corner* located at 779 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday September 5th at 1pm. Stroudsfest 09 will be taking place along main street that day and we hope to include some musical entertainment in addition to some readings for those exploring the festivities to enjoy. Please feel free to contact me at Forwardian@hotmail.com if you’re interested in helping out and/or participating.

Here are links to some groups mentioned in the article. The Forwardian Arts Society www.theforwardianartssociety.com, The Tapestry Corner* www.tapestrycorner.com, Pocono Jazz and Poetry* www.poconojazzandpoetry.com.

You’ll find more photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society In Writing Gatherings 2009 Gallery. www.myspace.com/forwardian_arts

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.