Poems Displayed, Read and Published

Here are some updates during 2025's National Poetry Month --

• Poems Displayed. Three of Larew's poems (To the Limit; Wilt or Stray; and Achill Sound) have been included in Poetry Downtown Rutland (Vermont, USA). This is an annual showcase of poems displayed in shop windows around town. Thanks to Bianca Zanella for the opportunity to participate. Here's a link to more information -- Poetry Downtown Rutland — Downtown Rutland

  
  

• Poems Read. The Cafe Muse Poetry Reading Series, sponsored by The Word Works, invited Larew to share his work on April 7, 2025 at The Writer's Center in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Doritt Carroll and Lillo Way also read their poetry during this hybrid event. Appreciations to Henry Crawford, Ellen Cole, Karren Alenier and others who helped organize and host this reading.

  
  

  Short out-takes of the three poets presenting a poem are posted on Henry's Everyday Poet blog -- Poets 3 - by Henry Crawford - Everyday Poet

  
  

• Poem Published. Editors of the literary journal, Magma Poetry, included Larew's For Ready as the final poem in Issue 91. Thanks to the co-Editors, Aoife Lyall and Victoria Kennefick, for placing the poem in this UK-based magazine. The relevant website is here -- https://www.magmapoetry.com

Here are the opening lines from For Ready --

Who will go with me to Maine

All the way there and then back

For no reason ...

Believe me

Pallets of cedar are waiting

They are waving from roadsides

And whatever groceries are needed

Once there

Will get listed in pencil

Like greetings

Yes every handshake is a wool sweater

And the blue almost blinds

in Maine...