Open Mike

Poetry is meant to share
And that is why I went
To hear the poets who'd be there
At the Open Mike event.

Though we were few, we all enjoyed
A genial rapport.
Supportive comments kept us buoyed
As we each claimed the floor.

The mood was jovial and kind -
We cheered each other's writing.
Our problems all got left behind -
In words we were delighting.

At first I wished more people showed.
I'd hoped to have a crowd;
But we jelled into comfort mode -
We felt not shy or cowed.

I had a lovely afternoon
And think we'd all agree
We'd like the chance again real soon
To share our poetry.