Monday, June 25, 2018

Finding Value In Classic Poetry Readings Los Angeles

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.

For anyone suffering from addiction, writing in any form can be a very healing practice. Once this writing is shared with others it helps everyone involved and not just the writer. Reading or hearing someone share an experience that you have had makes you feel less alone and able to accept that experience, learn from it and move on.

Although readings are an excellent form of therapy, they are also a great way to meet other people. Socializing at these events cuts through all the nonsense that is often prevalent in other places, as people are already being so open and honest. Being surrounded by people who are truly listening and open-minded is the perfect place to meet new people and make some lasting connections.

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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