Netwest Mountain Writers and Poets is a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the efforts of writers living in Western NC, North GA, East TN, and Western SC to publish their work. Their website is a true haven for writers. It features writers work along with dozens of writing links, class opportunities, and information on how to join the Netwest Network. If you have an interest in writing I highly recommend you visit their site. And please leave them a comment-they love comments!
One of the groups monthly meetings is- Coffee With The Poets. It is held the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Phillips & Lloyd Bookstore in Hayesville, NC. For the second time Chitter was asked to come and read some of her poems today.
They let her drink tea from a fancy cup.
She read 3 of her poems.
They presented her with a pretty book to write in.
Here Chitter is with Glenda Beall, a.k.a WriterLady, who is the Program Coordinator of Netwest Mountain Writers Network, and on the right is Estelle Darrow Rice who was the featured poet of today's meeting.
Here is one of Chitter's poems she read today:
What Am I Not
What am I not
I ask myself Like the book Upon the shelf
Who am I
A thought in time
Or just someone To make a rhyme
Or a dime that's Lost its shine
Like a line that curves And bends
Or someone to send A message
Invite your friends And Uncles Even your pets
To listen to my story And all it's glory
(Chitter 2008)
Hope you enjoyed Chitter's poem and please stop in and see Netwest Mountain Writers & Poets I know you'll be glad you did-and tell them Chitter sent you!
Tipper
Chitter is so darn cute. She writes well AND is recognized for it! Congratulations to Chitter!!!
Posted by: Egghead | July 08, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Congratulations to Chitter for her second invite! Wonderful! I really enjoyed her poem. Keep it up, girl!
Posted by: Paula | June 29, 2008 at 10:49 PM
What a blessing to have this writing resource! I'm sure those ladies were delighted to have a young writer in their midst! Lovely poem and lovely girl - like Dana said, we all know where it comes from, MOM and DAD. :-) Kudos to you, Tipper, for encouraging your daughter's writing.
Posted by: Jennifer in OR | June 29, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Chitter- so proud of you. Love your poem!!! You look so beautiful. Keep on writing. Love, Nana
Posted by: Nana Pressley | June 29, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Chitter looks darling with her little tea cup, and reading her poem. What great motivation. I love the poem! It is so visual. I can just see all the creatures gathering around her in a forest as she begins to unfold the tales of her life. I bet the ladies in the group are thrilled to have such a fresh young spirit among them. Tell Chitter girl we want more!
Posted by: Stacy A | June 28, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Wonderful poem Chitter - it's really great that you're getting recognized for your writing - keep it up!
Posted by: Em | June 28, 2008 at 10:12 PM
LOVE the poem, Chitter! Keep writing and writing and be confident that you have a gift.
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | June 28, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Very, very nice! :)
Posted by: Mark Salinas | June 27, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Very, very nice! :)
Posted by: Mark Salinas | June 27, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I love Chitter's poem. It beautifully captures the wondering of a young girl's heart. I know you're proud of her, and rightfully so! What a treat for her and for the writer's group!
Posted by: Janera | June 27, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I love the poem. She's a very talented and lovely young woman. And I'm sure she's as sweet as she looks! You've done a good job, mom and dad!
Posted by: momnitsua | June 27, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Your girls are amazing. They are polite, smart, excellent cloggers, friendly, outgoing, beautiful. I had no idea Chitter was a writer. Just another thing that makes her amazing. One thing I know for sure is amazing children = amazing mother.
Posted by: dana | June 27, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Lovely poem written by such a lovely young lady. Had to have been an exciting experience for both of you.
Posted by: Leslie | June 27, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Chitter! My first time to see you without mud, and lovely you are!
As I learned to say in Arkansas, "You clean up good."
I love your writing. Keep those poems coming.
Blessings to you from Jerusalem.
Posted by: Dina in Jerusalem | June 27, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Congratulations Chitter, from one poet to another. Check out the Byline Magazine hotlink under Pappy's favorites. They have student contest in both prose and poetry. Thanks for dropping by today Tipper
Posted by: The Texican | June 26, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Could she look more like you???
Congratulations.
Posted by: Julie at Elisharose | June 26, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Way to go Chitter!!
Every one in your family is talented. That is remarkable.
I wait from post to post to hear what new wonderful thing one of you have done!
Posted by: Miss Cindy | June 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Nice poem and pictures, congratulations to her
Posted by: threecollie | June 26, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Congrats, Chitter! You look like a seriously civilized poetess there - teacup, saucer and all!
Posted by: City Mouse/Country House | June 26, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Tipper: Congrats on raising a talented young lady, the poem was really interesting and thanks to Chitter for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Fishing Guy | June 26, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Congratulations on the invitation, Chitter ~ 2xs now! Super poem! Keep writing and let me know when you are published!
Posted by: Sarah | June 26, 2008 at 04:36 AM
Hooray for Chitter! Great poem =)
Posted by: Amy | June 26, 2008 at 01:13 AM
you have such talented beautiful girls..what a proud mama you must be!
Posted by: christina | June 26, 2008 at 01:00 AM
We enjoyed having Chitter with us today along with her parents and Chatter. How nice to have chitter read her poems for us. We look forward to having you come back to Coffee with the Poets.
Posted by: Writerlady | June 25, 2008 at 11:18 PM
I LOVED Chitter's poem! What an honor for her.
The place looks quite inviting, too.
Posted by: Renna | June 25, 2008 at 10:34 PM