Celebrate Poetry Ireland Day 2021 with Kerry Library
'Open Mic' morning with Máire Holmes
The Arts Office in Tralee and the Arts Council in Dublin, fund the active promotion of Creative Writing in Kerry. Máire Holmes, Kerry Writer in Residence , will Facilitate an ‘Open Mic’ on-screen-event for Kerry Poets writing in English or Irish on April 29th @10.30am.
Céad Fáilte to all poets aged over eighteen.
This free event will be hosted on Zoom. To participate in the session you will need a PC, Mac or smart device with a mic and camera function and a broadband connection.
Register for the event here and details for logging in will be issued by email closer to the event.
For further queries contact killarney@kerrylibrary.ie
The Arts Office in Tralee and the Arts Council in Dublin, fund the active promotion of Creative Writing in Kerry. Máire Holmes, Kerry Writer in Residence , will Facilitate an ‘Open Mic’ on-screen-event for Kerry Poets writing in English or Irish on April 29th @10.30am.
Céad Fáilte to all poets aged over eighteen.
This free event will be hosted on Zoom. To participate in the session you will need a PC, Mac or smart device with a mic and camera function and a broadband connection.
Register for the event here and details for logging in will be issued by email closer to the event.
For further queries contact killarney@kerrylibrary.ie
Haiku Invitations
Kerry Library are excited to invite Haikus, in English or Irish, inspired by this year’s theme New Directions: Maps & Journeys to celebrate #PoetryDayIRL
Send your Haiku to onlinequeries@kerrylibrary.ie before April 29th (with “Haiku” in the subject line) and we will share them throughout Poetry Day Ireland 2021 on our social media platforms.
#HaikuKerry
What is a Haiku?
A Haiku is a short poem composed of just 17 Syllables over 3 lines in the form 5-7-5. It originates in Japan, and traditionally suggests an image of the natural world. It does not have to rhyme and does not need a title – so it is short, evocative and fun to compose. Here is an example:
“A World of Dew” by Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew,
And within every dewdrop
A world of struggle.
We highly recommend that you visit Poetry Ireland’s website, where they explore the theme for this year further. This may awaken some less obvious connections and stimulate your creative thinking. https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day
We are not judging your Haikus, but please create your Haiku in the correct 5-7-5 format.
Remember a Haiku should have Five syllables in Line 1, Seven syllables in Line 2 and Five syllables in Line 3.
* Note: Please include in your email how you would like your name to appear, or if you want to remain anonymous -
I consent to my name being published with my Haiku as: ____________________
You may display just your first name, or full name, or initials, or remain anonymous – just let us know.
If you are under 18 we need your Parent/Guardian to e-mail us, with your Haiku and their consent:
I am the Parent/Guardian of ___________________________ and
I consent to his/her Haiku to being published on Kerry Library Facebook page, and
I consent to his/her name: _____________________ being published with the Haiku, or
I prefer my child’s Haiku to remain anonymous.
Kerry Library are excited to invite Haikus, in English or Irish, inspired by this year’s theme New Directions: Maps & Journeys to celebrate #PoetryDayIRL
Send your Haiku to onlinequeries@kerrylibrary.ie before April 29th (with “Haiku” in the subject line) and we will share them throughout Poetry Day Ireland 2021 on our social media platforms.
#HaikuKerry
What is a Haiku?
A Haiku is a short poem composed of just 17 Syllables over 3 lines in the form 5-7-5. It originates in Japan, and traditionally suggests an image of the natural world. It does not have to rhyme and does not need a title – so it is short, evocative and fun to compose. Here is an example:
“A World of Dew” by Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew,
And within every dewdrop
A world of struggle.
We highly recommend that you visit Poetry Ireland’s website, where they explore the theme for this year further. This may awaken some less obvious connections and stimulate your creative thinking. https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day
We are not judging your Haikus, but please create your Haiku in the correct 5-7-5 format.
Remember a Haiku should have Five syllables in Line 1, Seven syllables in Line 2 and Five syllables in Line 3.
* Note: Please include in your email how you would like your name to appear, or if you want to remain anonymous -
I consent to my name being published with my Haiku as: ____________________
You may display just your first name, or full name, or initials, or remain anonymous – just let us know.
If you are under 18 we need your Parent/Guardian to e-mail us, with your Haiku and their consent:
I am the Parent/Guardian of ___________________________ and
I consent to his/her Haiku to being published on Kerry Library Facebook page, and
I consent to his/her name: _____________________ being published with the Haiku, or
I prefer my child’s Haiku to remain anonymous.
Download a Poetry Collection from Borrowbox
While library doors are closed you can still use your library card number and PIN to download a selection of poetry collections from our Borrowbox service.
Click HERE for a full listing of the titles available to download and read.
Click HERE for a full listing of the titles available to download and read.
