A TO Z BOOKS: Poetry Night

Poetry and Open Mic July 14

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:05:09 GMT

My first time at Open Mic night at A and Z Books

(By Naomi Rickman, North Platte)

There were many people and lots of chairs

It was my first time at one of these nice affairs

It wasn’t Barnes and Noble or Borders of Omaha

No it was North Platte’s own poets’ and writers’ hurrah

With some of the nicest music I ever heard

Denny with his cool blues guitar,

Martin with his writings and art

Who was that boy with the big jump start?

He writes it and tells it and puts it out fine

Then there was Matt whose thoughts inspire

Ms. Welch set us back on our seats

Nothing I’ve heard much has her beat

Oh yes the lady from Hayes Center

I’m sure glad I got to meet her

She makes you smile for a little while

And, then there’s the cowboy poet

What he’s talking about, he sure does know it.

I’m not a poet and this will show it

Just wanted to say I’m glad I came

Coming next time will be my aim

Our town has to take a pat on the back

Compared with the bigger cities, I see no lack

I was nicely surprised and felt so complete

To have been a part of this retreat.

(A big thank you, Sharon)

Please join us this Friday, July 14 starting at 7:00 PM for our monthly Open Mic! Diane Wetzel will be reading from her new book "I've told you more than I know..." and Jack Ostergard will be here with his new book "Ruminations..Ruminate: To chew again" along with new friends and old! Bring your poem, your writings, your talent or just yourself and be ready for an evening of fun!

And a special thanks to Naomi for sharing her poem with us!

See ya' here!

The Gang at A to Z Books

Poetry and Open Mic Night this Friday, June 9th

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 16:18:23 GMT

The Unwritten

W.S.Merwin

Inside this pencil

crouch words that have never been written

never been spoken

never been taught

what script can it be

that they won't unroll

in what language

would I recognize it

would I be able to follow it

to make out the real names

of everything

maybe there aren't

many

it could be that there's only one word

and it's all we need

it's here in this pencil

every pencil in the world

is like this

Don't let your words be unspoken even if they are only written on a used napkin or store receipt! Come share them with the gang this Friday nite at A-Z Books. George Lauby from the North Plattte Bulletin will emcee whatever script any of us care to share. Invite any friends or neighbors to join in the fun. It starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until the store empties out. Hope to see you here!

The A-Z Book gang.

Poetry and Open Mic 3/10/2006

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 21:14:57 GMT

Hello every one!

We will have our March Poetry Night and Open Mic this coming Friday, March 10th at A to Z Books! Bring your writing, bring your music, bring a friend....BRING YOURSELF!!

George Lauby will once again do the honor of being our emcee!

Light refreshments will be served.

We're looking forward to having another great time!

See you here!

The A to Z Gang

February Poetry Night

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 21:40:24 GMT

Are you ready for another night of fun?!! Poetry Night and Open Mic is this coming Friday, February 10th at A to Z Books at 7:00 PM!

We have our special guest Steve "Snorkle" From from Sutherland coming.....author (The Reincarnation of Bennett McKinney), bullfighter, cowboy and all-around fun guy!

Please come join us! Do you have a special talent? Share your poetry, writing, novel, story or music. Or, if you're shy, just sit back and enjoy!

Bring a guest! Everyone is welcome!!

"the gang" at A to Z