Georgia Poetry Society

September Open Mic 2025
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | 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]

November Open Mic 2025
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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

April Quarterly Meeting - 4/25
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Save the Date! April 25th @ 11am
Join us for our upcoming quarterly meeting on April 25th, hosted on Zoom.

Click Here to Register on Zoom!

We’re excited to connect with you virtually and discuss the latest updates, engage in meaningful discussions, and foster a sense of community.
We encourage you to attend to discuss future plans and goals for GPS.
Topics will include:

Reach of Songs
Tour of new membership features

Membership Directory
Contact information
Auto-renewal options

Member-provided services directory
**More agenda items to come

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on our collective goals. 💻💬
📝 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details, including the agenda and our guest speakers. We can’t wait to see you all there! 🌟🤝
Don’t forget to follow us on all social media platforms for more up-to-date happenings in GPS. 😁

May Open Mic 2026
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 | Virtual
🎉📚 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

July Open Mic 2026
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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: July 16th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/JulyOpenMic26

Poetry Online: Build Your First Blog or Website
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In one hour, watch a real poetry website get built from scratch — and leave knowing exactly how to launch your own. No tech skills required.
📅 July 18th · 🕒 11 a.m. EST · 💻 Live online (Zoom)
Click Here to Register
Free to attend. Can’t make it live? Everyone who registers gets the recording.

Why You’re Here
Ever feel like your poems disappear the moment you post them? A like, a scroll, and they’re gone.
Social media rents you an audience. A website gives you something you actually own — a permanent home for your work, a portfolio you control, a place readers can always find you. The problem isn’t your words. It’s that “build a website” sounds like a job for someone else, someone techier.
It isn’t. In this free hour, we’ll prove it — together.

What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of this session, you’ll have:

A clear, jargon-free picture of how a poetry website actually comes together
The four simple pages every poet’s site needs — and what belongs on each
Your site name decided, plus easy tips for picking a domain
The confidence to publish your first poem (you’ll watch one go live, start to finish)
A realistic plan to keep posting without burning out
The full recording, plus your exact next three steps

Who This Is For
This training was made for poets who:

Have been meaning to start a website “someday”
Feel a little behind on tech — and don’t want to feel silly asking
Are tired of watching their work vanish in a social feed
Want a calm, step-by-step start instead of a pile of confusing tutorials

No coding, no design background, and no existing website required. If you can write a poem, you can do this.

What We’ll Cover
In one focused hour:

Why a website beats social media for poets — visibility, credibility, and ownership
What a great (and refreshingly simple) poetry site looks like
Choosing your name and claiming your space online
A live build: going from a blank screen to a real, working site
The moment that matters most: publishing your very first poem, live
Keeping it going — a posting rhythm you can actually sustain

Questions, Answered
Do I have to attend live? No. Register and we’ll send you the full recording, so you can watch (and re-watch) whenever it suits you.
How much does it cost? Free.
Do I need a website already? Not at all. You’ll see one built from scratch — bring zero, leave with a plan.
What do I need to bring? Just curiosity and somewhere to jot notes. No software to install beforehand.
Will my site be finished by the end? You’ll leave knowing exactly how to build it and with your name decided. The hands-on, build-your-own work lives in our full self-paced course, Poetry Online: Build Your First Blog or Website — this live hour is the confident first step.

Your voice deserves a stage. Let’s build it.
Spend one hour with us, and your poetry website stops being “someday” and starts being a plan.
Save My Spot → Free · Live online on 7/18 @ 11 a.m. – EST · Recording sent to all who register

August Open Mic 2026
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 will be 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 20th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/AugustOpenMic26

September Open Mic 2026
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 17th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/SeptOpenMic26

October Open Mic 2026
2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
🎉📚 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 15th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/OctoberOpenMic26

November Open Mic 2026
2026-11-19 19:00 - 21:30
🎉📚 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 19th
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom Registration – https://tinyurl.com/NovemberOpenMic26
