Poetry on the Patio 2026 a Huge Success!

It was a day truly gifted by GOD. 

Despite the 11th-hour weather forecast prediction of rainstorms, the weather turned out perfect. Complemented by good food, good moods, good conversation, and groovy folks (as Lou Rawls sings about). 

Things started popping around 3:30 p.m.

On the menu for the gala celebration?

• Fried chicken
• Roasted chicken
• Bucket of chicken wings
• Macaroni salad
• Tuna salad
• Salsa & chips
• Chocolate chip cookies
• Red Velvet cake
• Pops/water/beer/wine

Throughout the hours, music and laughter filled the air, along with poetry, of course. Later in the evening, as parting gifts, guests were presented with free raffle prizes that included: a beautiful ice bucket with matching tongs, a red deluxe toaster, washroom accessories, and more!

Though it's difficult to capture the joy of the event in mere words, the photos below help to "paint a picture."

Here's what one celebrant shared at the conclusion of the forum: 

"Jen, thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality during your poetry event today. Everything was simply exquisite. The ambiance, fellowship, and food was truly on point."  

On a final note here:

I'm proud to share that my group and I have hosted "Poetry on the Patio" for decades. It's typically held in June (which is the anniversary of the formation of the group, plus my birthday month).  

It's a fun and innovative way to bring the joy of poetry to people of all ages and interests, in our ongoing mission to "advance the arts." 

It also serves as a great meet and greet!

A special thanks to all of those who showed up and showed out!

And all of those who contributed to the overall success.

Poets United to Host Annual Poetry on the Patio!

 

JOIN US FOR SOME FUN & SUN! 

As we share poetry, pot luck, prizes and more! 

June 13, 2026 (Saturday)

@ Jen's place

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

By invitation only* so check your mail boxes

Poetry Corner* Dr. Archan Mehta

 Dutch Miss

I want you to know that you are always

On my mind despite the passage of time.

The first time I saw you, I could not take

My eyes off you. I was shy then and would

Hide behind a tree to observe you walking

Past me as if I didn’t exist, Dutch Miss. In

Those days, I remember how I would

Dream about you and wake up, suddenly,

In the middle of the night: a dream which

Did not translate into reality. I am sure 

Your beauty must have left behind a

Trail of broken hearts but you did not

Care. You dared to follow the wind

And traveled to exotic and mystical lands.

It was almost as if you had a magic wand

In your hands. I hope to catch up with 

You, one day, in India or Amsterdam.

BIO:

Dr. Archan Mehta has earned a PhD. in Management. Currently, he is a Consultant and Writer based in India. In his free time, Dr. Mehta likes to stroll in the outdoors and party with close friends. He is also fond of meditation. Please feel free to reach out to the poet at archanm@hotmail.com at your convenience.