Fwd: Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic themes

[Dan Wilcox]

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DWx

In Albany, Everyday is National Poetry Month!

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From: Rachel Baum <rache...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Subject: Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic themes
To: <rb...@saratogawriterscenter.org>

Dear Poets,

Listed below are the themes for the Senior Center Poetry Open Mic from now until the end of the year.  As always, you are welcome to write to the theme, or not. 

We enjoy your work and are delighted that you join us to share your creations!

Looking forward to seeing you on Friday, May 8th, at 1:00pm at the Center.

Cheers,

Rachel

 

May 8

Write a poem about something life-changing that happened to you.

 

June 12 

Write about poem about your best friend from grade school.

 

July 10 

Write a poem that includes the words “firefly” and “anger.”

 

August 14 

Write a poem about a dream or nightmare that you had.

 

September 11 

Write a poem about where you were on September 11, 2001.

 

October 9 

Write a haiku or haibun in honor of someone who has passed away.

 

November 13 

Write a list poem to thank someone.

 

December 11 

Write a poem about the best gift you ever received.

Rachel R. Baum

Founding Member

Saratoga Writers Center

rb...@saratogawriterscenter.org