This event invites participants to bring poems (by you or someone else) to share. Seated in a circle, each participant reads, in turn, one poem – no introduction or commentary, just the poem. There is a moment of quiet attention while listeners absorb the words. Then the next reader speaks.

Poems can range across any subject, form or focus. The guiding spirit is shared listening, as each individual voice speaks into the room’s still space. In all the applause and celebration of festival events, this is a time to step back and remember an essential root of poetry: the quiet space where words are first brought together.

Doors are at 10:30am, and the reading begins at 11am. 

Registration: Limited to 25 participants. To secure your spot, please send an email with the subject “Poetry & Stillness Registration” noting your interest to alice@edmontonpoetryfestival.com

Venue Accessibility Note: Please note that Unity of Edmonton is not wheelchair accessible.