Poets, emerging writers, and spoken-word artists recently gathered for Floetry, a night of relaxed and expressive open-mic poetry, at the Harquail Theatre.
The evening was marked by many newcomers taking part in the 25 Jan. event. They presented material encompassing themes including love, heartbreak, indecision and womanhood.
With his rhythm and rhymes, newcomer Josh Bush presented two pieces, one of which spoke to the power of words.
Brianna Wilson, who has returned home after living and studying in the UK, shared work from her new poetry book, ‘The Sands that Settle’, set to be launched on 8 Feb. at The Gallery in Camana Bay, starting 6:30pm.
“I just wrote this book in dedication to my 20s, experiences living abroad, and the experience of womanhood, and the things you go through as you meet people, new friendships, cultures, new spaces, relationships, relationships with yourself. That’s what this [book] is dedicated to,” Wilson told the audience.
Audience members then heard Michelle Reid, who is no stranger to local poets, recite a number of original pieces.
Rose Donalds, a repeat performer at Floetry, also performed a few works, including one which spoke to craving the presence of another person.
Donalds was followed on stage by her twin sister, Anne, who is new to Floetry. She explored heartbreak in her spoken-word composition, transforming a moment of regret into poetry.
The featured poet at this month’s Floetry, Miriam Schwabe, recited a collection of original works.
“Half the stuff I write, I hide, I’m too embarrassed to share,” she said. “Not sure if they fit the legal definition of poetry; to be honest I don’t know if anyone could care, but then I remind myself it’s not about the finished product. Not to sound cliché, but it’s the journey that takes you there…”
Schwabe is also an avid reader and writer, and aspires to publish her own work.
Floetry, a hub for poets of all backgrounds and ages, takes place on the last Thursday of each month, at the Harquail Studio Theatre, and is free to attend. The next edition will be held at 7pm on Thursday, 15 Feb., with a Black History Month focus, featuring Caymanian poet and artist, Nasaria Suckoo Chollette.
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