“Joy is not made to be a crumb” said the very wise Mary Oliver. I often think of this line from her poem ‘Don’t Hesitate’, and much… Read more “The Alphabet of Women”
Events
Body Poetry
Things changeThe rain stopsThe flower opensThe moment passes By Mim (me!) @fourlinesproject.Mapping the body through poetry is back for a second session with the wonderful @idithefer at @sukhamukhayoga and me Miriam on… Read more “Body Poetry”
Poetica @ The Coterie – Rise&Renew Festival Oct. 31

Poetica is thrilled to join the good forces at The Coterie for their Rise & Renew Festival.
Featuring the sensational poet and spoken word artist Boy Renaissance and the multi-talented singer songwriter/poet/writer Jessica Chapnik Kahn … PLUS the open mic – this night is most certainly going to dazzle!
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To join the open mic – email Poetica for a spot: poeticabondi@gmail.com . It will be a curated event so if you’re keen best get to it. Tickets to participate or watch Poetica are here. The night is a free event.
THEME for the night is:
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR INSIGNIFICANCE
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If you’d like a festival pass please go to this link: https://thecoterieglobal.com/event/festival-tickets/
This will automatically give you access to Poetica.
The Festival is jam packed with awesome speakers, poets, conversations, singers, meditations, and so much to celebrate.
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And … for those of us who can now meet in person – get a party of people together in person and join us!
Yiddish Poetica – watch it now!
What a wonderful night it was. Enjoy watching Yiddish Poetica 2.
Poetica: feat. Sarah Temporal 29.9.21
Let’s do it again folks! Featuring the super Sarah Temporal plus the open mic! Starts at 8pm on ZOOM. For Zoom link or to register your interest… Read more “Poetica: feat. Sarah Temporal 29.9.21”
Yiddish Poetica 2
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to… Read more “Yiddish Poetica 2”
Father at Poetica
In the lead up to Father’s Day let’s go with the theme ‘FATHER’. Bring us your words, your songs. And you know we welcome it all –… Read more “Father at Poetica”
Poetica – feat. Erica Hacker _ Paula Punch
Poetica People! So looking forward to featuring these two fiery women. For a wordy night like Poetica, even their surnames are quite well in tune. The open… Read more “Poetica – feat. Erica Hacker _ Paula Punch”
Poetica – feat. Kelly Van Nelson + Clare & Angus
June 9 at Bondi Bowlo. Let’s go back to the 80s or at least go back to your teens (could have been 00s!) Next Poetica we are… Read more “Poetica – feat. Kelly Van Nelson + Clare & Angus”
Poetica – feat. Jessica Chapnik Kahn + E for Echo
Just in time for Mother’s Day – join us. Tickets here. Theme for the open mic is M O T H E R – how ever you… Read more “Poetica – feat. Jessica Chapnik Kahn + E for Echo”