Meetings

On April 13th, members of Towpath gathered at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA. The group wandered the beautiful gardens, took many photos, and wrote poems and rengay together. Afterwards, Lee Giesecke hosted a coffee hour and the group continued its convivial day.

storm clouds
the sun catches a petal
on the wind

~Matt Snyder

Upcoming, the group’s next regular meeting will be May 11th. This meeting will be held virtually by zoom and will encompass announcements, reading of poems, and workshopping.

Announcements

Towpath members had several awards and recognitions this month. Roberta Beary received an Honourable Mention in the First Annual Solitary Daisy Haiku Contest:

w*h*i*t*e*o*u*t

my rescue dog
rescues me

Julie Bloss Kelsey’s “New to Haiku” column (The Haiku Foundation) was quoted in a National Geographic article about Japan’s historic poetry sites. Additionally, Roberta Beary, Susan Burch, Ruth Holzer, and Julie Bloss Kelsey are featured in ONE ART 2024 Haiku Anthology, which launched online on International Haiku Poetry Day.

Canal Boats

An occasional feature showcasing work by Towpath members.

peace talks
the consensus
of cherry blossoms

~ Roberta Beary

arcade day I jingle all the way

~ Susan Burch

New Year’s Eve—
that last sweet lungful
of smoke

~ Ruth Holzer

everything
in its place—
toilet paper

~ Julie Bloss Kelsey