Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

Tag: poems

The Power of Thanks and Giving

I ponder November, giving thanks, and the power of community. (And holiday gift ideas and what’s coming to PST this winter and beyond.)

November 20, 2024
Life is in the Layers

What do fall and humans and our society have in common? (Also, Shrek?) Layers. And change.

October 26, 2024
November 2024 with Larry Thacker

In this program, Larry Thacker explores how many more poems can be found in a single poem. Be sure to bring a poem to workshop!

October 21, 2024
How Sweet the Sound

Even during a hot one, summer delights the senses. So, too do poets and poetry. But how sweet the sound of “published” as our Tennessee Voices anthology is released.

August 26, 2024
All Across the State

Summer travels and PST projects have me thinking about the size of our state and the opportunities we are creating to build a vital poetry community across Tennessee (and beyond!).

July 25, 2024
Voices Set Free

June is awash in poetry, and I’m feeling the wonder of it all. I invite you to set your beautiful voices free this month and all year long.

June 20, 2024
Heat and Happiness

As I reflect on the shift of seasons and PST program years, I feel the heat and happiness of what’s been and what’s to come. I invite you to be a part of it.

May 26, 2024
An Ending and an Invitation

As our program year ends, I reflect on the pleasures of dogwoods, poetry, poets and our past year … and invite you to join us for the coming year.

April 24, 2024
67th Annual Poetry Festival

PST’s 66th Annual Poetry Festival has been scheduled for April 15, 2023, featuring a poetry workshop and poetry reading.

April 6, 2024
The Promise of Renewal

As spring begins in Tennessee, our society approaches the end of its annual season with celebrations and the promise of renewal.

March 22, 2024