August Open Mic 2025
🎉📚 We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Poetry-Focused Open Mic Night happening the 3rd Thursday of the month! 🌟🎶
Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just getting started, come on down and share your beautiful verses or simply soak up the magic of spoken word. 📖🎙️
This event is all about celebrating the beauty of poetry in all its forms. So, grab your friends, your favorite poems, and join us for a night filled with heartfelt expressions and poetic vibes. 🎤📜
The event will take place on Zoom and saved to YouTube. Be aware that your poem that is read during the Open Mic will be broadcast on our YouTube channel.
Let your metaphors bloom and your emotions shine through the power of poetry. We can’t wait to see you there! We like to challenge our members by suggesting a specific poem form, but please feel free to attend with anything you would like to share!
Date: August 21st
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/56vwcnha
This month’s featured form is the Cinquain — a short and powerful five-line poem that packs emotion and imagery into just a few words. Whether you’re writing in the classic American Cinquain style or experimenting with your own variation, we’d love to hear it!
✍️ What’s a Cinquain?
A Cinquain is a five-line poem with a specific structure. Here’s a common pattern:
- Line 1: One word (title or subject)
- Line 2: Two words (describing the subject)
- Line 3: Three words (showing action)
- Line 4: Four words (feeling or a complete sentence)
- Line 5: One word (synonym or summary of the subject)
📝 Cinquain Examples:
Example 1:
Fireflies
Silent lights
Floating through darkness
Bringing wonder to night
Glow
Example 2:
Kindness
Gentle, warm
Lifting, healing, soothing
Soft strength wrapped in care
Gift
🌟 You’re welcome to read a Cinquain or any poem of your choice! Come share your words or simply listen and be inspired.
Let’s gather to celebrate creativity, community, and the beauty of brevity in poetry. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve written! 🎙️