Would you like a regular seasonal poetry readalong?

[Jenny]

A question: since we currently have an autumn poetry readalong of Seamus Heaney's works, I was thinking about turning that into a tradition and have a readalong for a different poet each season. For winter I was thinking about Anna Akhmatova but we could also gather a few ideas together and vote on a winter poet. What do you think?

[Alannah]

Sounds very interesting.

[Alannah]

I think seasonal is perfect, monthly would seem a bit too much.

[Leslie]

I like the idea. A season gives plenty of time & by doing it by author gives each person the option of how much (or little) they want to read. However, I am lukewarm about the idea of another thing to vote on - I would rather just have you choose!

[Gill]

Yes, I'd also prefer someone else to choose. That way we get to read poets we wouldn't necessarily try otherwise.

[Alannah]

I agree with Gill and Leslie, I love that members do get the choice but I do feel that with poetry, we can use this opportunity to jump out of our comfort zones a bit. I am also a bit wary of the polls for this one as someone might pick a poet with not a lot to stretch across three-four months.

[[deleted user]]

I think this is a great idea, just need to push myself to actually read the poems and not just buy the collections!

[LauraT]

I can't promise I'll follow you: it much depends on which poetry will be chosen!!! I'm a bit lazy with verses!!!

[Pink]

Sounds good to me. Seasonally gives everyone the chance to join in as and when they want to.

[Shirley]

Good idea, Jenny, I'm happy to help with choosing, if you would like?

[Jenny]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'd be happy to chose for the time of being, always feel free to suggest though.

@Shirley: I have a few poets in mind for next year, but help is always welcome!