Poetry on the Patio

Poetry on the Patio

by | Aug 27, 2023 | Events

Merrickville’s Rogue Poets presented an afternoon of “Poetry on the Patio” at the Stella Luna Gelato Café Saturday, August 26th.   A small, but appreciative audience, braved the threat of rain and enjoyed almost two hours of original poetry readings by four members of...

The Dream

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Poetry

I met a Naiad One summers eve Out by the Stony Stair Her skin was white As white as snow Sun glistened in her hair A vine wreath circled round her waist And curled around one breast She rose out of the water Her voice put me to rest She told of all the wonders In the...
Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too

Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too

by | Dec 13, 2022 | Stories

Because of demand, the Rogue Poets of Merrickville have reprinted their illustrated poetry book Puppies and Fireflies and Scary Things Too. Out just in time for Christmas, this book is a beautifully illustrated, child-focused book of poetry intended to be read to...

Christmas

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Poetry

Christmas Rain whips against the window glass And rolls down to the sill This ice rain in December Gives a cold and bone deep chill Fire crackles in the stove The room is snug and warm I gaze out my front window On this rainy Christmas morn The snow is melting quickly...
Cheque Presentation

Cheque Presentation

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Events

The Run Merrickville Organizing Committee donated $1000.00 to the Rideau Bridge to Canada group in Merrickville following the 2022 Run Merrickville virtual event. Race Director, Lori Reynolds presented the cheque to Audrey Bridge in support of the groups efforts to...