We had a very interesting and entertaining meeting on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Beverly Public Library, particularly because two new people joined us. They are Mary Miceli of Wenham and Gladys Rydstrom of Hamilton. They shared their poems with us, and in general added greatly to our gathering.

Our theme was Thanksgiving, and we brought poems by others and by ourselves dealing with the subject.

Amy Dengler read a terrific poem of hers that had been published some time ago by Ideal magazine, I think it was. It might be out of print, which would be  shame, since it was wonderful, with talk of little “buttons” of candlewax on the damask tablecloth, the kitchen window becoming a mirror as darkness falls and they wash dishes, and other such great images. Amy is a terrific poet, which you can tell by just checking out some of her other poems under the Introducing Amy Dengler tab to the right.

Jeanette Maes also brought a wonderful poem to share, and even Ellie Latawiec, who is always so self-deprecating, shared a poem.

We were a bit frazzled, or at least I was, meeting in the Fogg Room rather than as usual in the Program room. It took me a while to figure out how to get coffee into our little room. But we had the added benefit of the library’s books sale to take advantage of when we adjourned.

Don’t forget the holiday party, which we host with the Massachusetts State Poetry Society, on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Beverly Public Library, at 11 a.m. Bring some goodies to share and join in the fun of the Yankee Swap. Spend less than $5, wrap the present, but don’t sign anything! Instead, attach an unsigned poem that describes the contents, and the person who is judged to have best described the contents of his or her package will win the Most Apt Poem contest and $10. The glory is great! (Just kidding…. this is meant to be a fun, light contest, and one mustn’t fret over it.)

Well, until another post, best wishes all.