Monday 25 June 2018

Could Classic Poetry Readings Los Angeles Be Your New Passion?

By Mary Stewart


Have you ever walked past a cafe filled with people late at night and wondered what they were all doing? If so, classic poetry readings Los Angeles could be your new passion. They are coming back into fashion across the world, with new and old poets being celebrated and studied, inspiring new poets to share their work and open up about what makes them tick.

When you step into a reading, whether it is in your local cafe, bookshop or library, the atmosphere that greets you is one of nervous anticipation. The audience doesn't know what to expect and the poets are both anxious and keen to share their work with the people around them. It is one of the few places where you can meet people of all ages, all races and all backgrounds.

Poetry as a form of therapy is not a new concept, but it is an extremely effective one. Combine this with live readings and you have the perfect environment for healing. Whether it is a generic reading, or a specific event for PTSD for example, the benefits are never-ending. The very nature of poetry means that it gets down to the root of the problem, forcing both poet and audience to be truly honest with themselves.

One example of poetry used as therapy is for addiction. When combined with an addiction support group in a safe place it can be hugely rewarding as everyone feels comfortable enough to be truly honest and reveal their pain in a way that will not lead to judgment or ridicule. Those brave enough to share their writing are not only helping others but also helping themselves.

As a form of networking, these literary events can be great. They allow you to meet other people with similar interests, to share your passion and they force you out of your comfort zone. Quite often, friendships made at these events are longlasting because they tap into true emotion and form a bond that is difficult to find elsewhere.

For some people these events are more than just a form of socializing or therapy, they are part of a career. Writers looking for an audience or to network at literary events are ideal for these readings. It gives them a chance to listen to other people's work as well as a chance for them to read their own work to an interested audience.

For anyone looking for the perfect place to take a date, or even meet someone new, a poetry reading might be ideal. Even if you are not planning on sharing your own poetry with your partner, you can both listen to other people sharing their inner-most feelings. It is a very romantic environment to be in and you will naturally find yourselves connecting on a deeper level because of it.

For a while, poetry readings went out of fashion and were considered outdated, but now they are back with a vengeance. They are the perfect place to discover new and old writers, open your mind to new concepts and meet new people who will challenge you. Before you know it you will be placing pen to paper and writing your own poem and sharing it with the group.




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