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87. I went to a James Wright Poetry Festival in Martins Ferry Oh

Fri May 2, 2025, 01:02 PM

May 2

James Wright was a Pulitzer Prize winning American poet, and the festival is held annually. I went by myself the first year I heard about it. There were a number of poets attending who were giving insights about Wright's poetry and voice. It was a totally new experience for me. The festival included lunch for the speakers and attendees. I was one of the last to go through the line. The tables were full, so I was looking for a place to sit. There was a seat left at the table where the poets were sitting and when they saw me looking for a seat, they urged me to take the empty seat. I will never forget how they included me in the conversation, and how I was transported to a realm of possibilities. I felt like I was sitting at the Algonquin Round Table.

I've met other notables, but I think this experience tops the list

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