Georgia Poetry Society

Meet and Greet - June 14th
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We are hosting an open Meet and Greet the 2nd Saturday @ 11am
You are invited for an open meet and greet every 2nd weekend at 11am until 1pm on Zoom. Feel free to drop in at 11am and leave at any time.
We want to hear from you and join in on the discussion. This is an informal meeting that we’ll use to take feedback and questions.
Quick Notes on what we’ll be discussing:

Poems can be submitted for Open Mic and can be included within our Chapbook (submit to President)
Upcoming and planned events from GPS
New Membership platform and features

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83375933329?pwd=[REDACTED]

June Open Mic 2025
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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!
🌸 This month, we’re spotlighting the Villanelle, a beautifully structured form full of repetition and rhyme. Want to give it a try? We’ll guide you through it, or you can just come to listen and be inspired.
Date: June 19th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/2ps5dtt3

Meet and Greet - July 12th
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00

July Open Mic 2025
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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!
Date: July 17th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/2tvj5pww

August Open Mic 2025
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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:FirefliesSilent lightsFloating through darknessBringing wonder to nightGlow
Example 2:KindnessGentle, warmLifting, healing, soothingSoft strength wrapped in careGift

🌟 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! 🎙️

September Open Mic 2025
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: September 18th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/42d94dvk

Member Meeting – October 11th
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00
We are hosting an open Member Meeting on October 11th @ 11am
You are invited for our meeting at 11am until 1pm on Zoom. Feel free to drop in at 11am and leave at any time.
We want to hear from you and join in on the discussion. This is an informal meeting that we’ll use to take feedback and questions.
Quick Notes on what we’ll be discussing:

Poems can be submitted for Open Mic and can be included within our Chapbook (submit to President)
Upcoming and planned events from GPS
New Membership platform and features

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89024313759?pwd=[REDACTED]

October Open Mic 2025
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: October 16th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/3fs5pwbx

Meet and Greet – November 8th
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00

November Open Mic 2025
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: November 20th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/2s43brvc

January Open Mic 2026
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: January 15th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/JanOpenMic26

February Open Mic 2026
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: Feb 19th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/FebOpenMic26

March Open Mic 2026
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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. 🎤📜
Special Guest
We are pleased to share that Oleisia Johnson, recipient of the 2025 Aliki Perroti and Seth Frank Most Promising Young Poet Award, will be joining us for the March Open Mic. Ms. Johnson’s award‑winning poem, The Weight She Gives Me, is a beautiful work that explores themes of identity and belonging.
Oleisia is a Computer Science major at Spelman College, where she blends her interests in design, community, and creative storytelling. We look forward to welcoming her into the GPS community.
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: March 19th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/MarchOpenMic26

April Open Mic 2026
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: April 16th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/AprilOpenMic26

May Open Mic 2026
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: May 21st
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/MayOpenMic26

June Open Mic 2026
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
🎉📚 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: June 18th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/JuneOpenMic26
