Devonport NZ Guerilla Poetry Event

An invitation to write!

A Guerilla Poetry event WILL TAKE PLACE in Devonport, over the Christmas 2011 period, with a 'Hit Date' of 16th December.

You've seen the 'Graffiti Knitting' on the Devonport Wharf?  If not- go and take a look.  This project will be local, or visiting, poets' version.

While the short form of haiku lends itself well to guerilla poetry since it can be read quickly by passers by, this particular project is open to all forms. HOWEVER, poems need to be able to be read swiftly - to encourage readers to stop, so no more than 14 lines please (which means you could even pen a sonnet!).

To take part, all you have to do is:

1/

Think about a spot in or around Devonport that inspires you, where you spend regular time, or simply something that struck you one day. It could be the bus stop, your favourite cafe, a local character, a tree you like, the spot you caught that fish. Anything you want. Note that where possible poems should be displayed at the point of their inspiration, though if this is not possible we'll try to display the poem somewhere appropriate.

2/

Write a poem. It can be serious, or humorous, deep and meaningful or lighthearted. Preferably it will be relatively short to fit easily in large print on an A4 sheet (if being displayed outside, poems will be laminated).

You might already have something you'd like to submit.

3/

Post the poem to this blog site, including a description of the location that inspired it.

Closing date for submissions is 1st December.

Copyright for all poems remains with the writer.

Poems will be displayed at the location that inspired them, or close by.  If you have a special idea for displaying your poem and want to create it yourself- go ahead! (e.g. written on driftwood, carved into stone...).  Just check back here for the 'opening' date so you can join in the event.

Or if you're a cafe or shop owner, have a spare bit of wall you want decorated etc - feel free to offer display space.

Keep an eye on this blog to see other people's entries and more news.

Happy Writing, and pass the word on.