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Rated: 13+ · Poetry · Contest Entry · #2057566
Though the day was chilly and rain threatened, the Festival still had a great turn out.
September 13 Prompt:

Eden Mills Writer's Festival


Though weather cold
And rain spattering at times
Throughout the day
The crowds came and listened
As authors raised their voices
And read to chase away
What could have been
A miserable day
Smiles and laughter
Writer’s and bookies
Of all sorts
Drew together to share
Literary delights
That warmed our hearts
And our minds
Buying books is never a sad thing
Getting them signed
And talking to the authors
Is quite a glad thing.
Here’s to another successful
Eden Mills Writer’s Festival
I know I will be going
Back next year
But for now
I will read my new books
And cheer
I am so happy
That I live here
Where authors gather
To read and share.
Each September
I will never fear
The festival will
Be back next year.

34 lines.



Author's note: Not sure if this is really a happy poem, but I had an amazing day and wanted to share. I bundled up in layers and was really quite fine. The Eden Mills Writer's Festival has just celebrated its 28th year! It was founded by Leon Rooke. Here's a bit of its story...
http://www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca/2015/our-story.html


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