by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 27, 2012 | poetry, poetry event
Here’s what we’re doing in Richmond Virginia — putting forth poetry as refuge, as affirmation and witness of spirit, and as catalyst for change.
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 7, 2012 | creative writing, creativity, poetry
A favorite writing spot: VMFA For the second year, I’ve agreed to organize Richmond’s 100 Thousand Poets for Change. As of this writing, venues in 700 cities and 110 countries, in such far away places as Cairo Egypt, Port Au Prince Haiti, and Ulanbaataar Mongolia, are...
by Cheryl Pallant | Nov 9, 2011 | Buddhism, impermance, presence
The poet sits at her table to write. She must do so. She is compelled. Words lure her to the blank page like a beckoning lover. Sometimes the lover welcomes the meeting with complete attention. Other times the hoped for embrace disappears. Perhaps the meeting was a...
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 27, 2011 | poetic action, poetry
What do Jalabad Afghanastan, Kikinda Serbia, Fez Morocco, and Richmond Virginia have in common? All were among the sites for 700 events in 550 cities and 95 countries for 100 Thousand Poets for Change which took place on September 24. Cathy Magill, Cheryl Pallant,...
by Cheryl Pallant | Sep 15, 2011 | chalking poetry, poetic action, poetry
A historic global poetry event is about to take place! To date, 650 events in 450 cities and 95 countries will take place on September 24 to promote environmental, social, and political change through poetry. Poets, writers, and artists will create, perform and...
