A poet is someone who stands outside in the rain hoping to be struck by lightning.
– James Dickey
Austin Poetry Society
Poetry chose me. I did not choose Poetry.
– Usha Akella
APS brings poets and poetry lovers together to meet, mingle, and support each other. We offer monthly programs and contests.
On June 25, at 7:00 p.m., in the NeWorlDeli, 4101 Guadalupe, our Fourth Thursday faces the heat of the summer. Watch here for a forthcoming announcement of featured poets. An open mic always follows featured poets, so come and bring your poems.
Our monthly membership meetings resume in September. Results from the Annual Awards Contests are posted under Resources below. Members should submit three unpublished poems soon for the 60th anniversary anthology: APS, POBox 684672, Austin 78768. One poem will be chosen to include. Have a good summer, and write poetry about it.
Monthly Meetings Regular meetingsfor September through April will be posted here along with meeting places. Watch for the announcements. |