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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

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By Mary Stewart


In a world where everything is fast paced and screen-based, getting back to basics with words printed on actual paper can feel truly healing. Classic poetry readings Los Angeles offer a chance to do this while networking with people in person. The bravery that each poet needs to be able to stand up there in front of strangers is inspiring and more often than not, so is their work.

It is difficult to know what to expect when you set about going to this type of event. One night can differ dramatically from the next, from the setting to the people to the type of literature being read. The stereotypical scene of an old dusty bookshop crammed with creaky chairs and beautiful talented young people might not be quite what is waiting for you, but then again it might be exactly that.

As a form of therapy, poetry can be very effective. Whether the individual is reading it, listening to it or writing it themselves, the concise nature of the medium forces them to get in touch with their true feelings and really get down to what they are thinking. By sharing this with other people, most often strangers, it forces them to own those feelings and accept them.

For anyone suffering from addiction, writing in any form can be a very healing practice. Once this writing is shared with others it helps everyone involved and not just the writer. Reading or hearing someone share an experience that you have had makes you feel less alone and able to accept that experience, learn from it and move on.

Although readings are an excellent form of therapy, they are also a great way to meet other people. Socializing at these events cuts through all the nonsense that is often prevalent in other places, as people are already being so open and honest. Being surrounded by people who are truly listening and open-minded is the perfect place to meet new people and make some lasting connections.

For some people these events are more than just a form of socializing or therapy, they are part of a career. Writers looking for an audience or to network at literary events are ideal for these readings. It gives them a chance to listen to other people's work as well as a chance for them to read their own work to an interested audience.

Poetry is often thought of as the language of love and because of this a reading is an ideal place to look for love or to take someone important on a first date. They aren't all serious and soul-revealing and some can be very funny and uplifting, so make sure you match the date to the right type of event to ensure you have the perfect evening ahead of you.

For a while, poetry readings went out of fashion and were considered outdated, but now they are back with a vengeance. They are the perfect place to discover new and old writers, open your mind to new concepts and meet new people who will challenge you. Before you know it you will be placing pen to paper and writing your own poem and sharing it with the group.




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