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Poetry Mosaic

Experience “Poetry Mosaic”—an enchanting evening celebrating an array of poetic voices from our Ink & Echo monthly poetry meetup group.

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• SoulReserveSee more about SoulReserve

Aug 13, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Centre for Stories

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Experience “Poetry Mosaic”—an enchanting evening celebrating an array of poetic voices from our Ink & Echo monthly poetry meetup group. Be moved by the power of words and diversity of voices as emerging poets take the stage and astound you with their prowess at this beautiful gathering. This special event is presented as part of the Perth Poetry Festival 2024 and brought to you as a collaboration between Centre for Stories and WA Poets Inc.

This event is best suited for anyone, and everyone interested in poetry, diverse representation, and discovering new and emerging voices. Whether you are a seasoned poet, a poetry enthusiast, or someone curious about the power of words, “Poetry Mosaic” offers something for everyone. Join us in unveiling a vibrant kaleidoscope of poetry and poetic voices!

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

The event will be held at Centre for Stories, Northbridge WA 6003. Centre for Stories is a wheelchair accessible venue.

The Perth train station is a 10-minute walk from Centre for Stories. The closest Wilson parking is 2 minutes away at Northbridge Central, 8/6 Errichetti Place.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT

This event may be photographed. By registering for a ticket, you confirm you are giving consent for any photos and recordings to be used by Centre for Stories materials and communications. If you do not wish to be photographed, you must contact us at info@centreforstories.com.

 

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  SoulReserve

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  Lakshmi Kanchi, pen name SoulReserve, is an emerging Western Australian poet of Indian descent. Her poetry explores love and its tumultuousness and fantasy and zest in nature. And her writing anatomises the complex linkages between history, language, culture and perception. Lakshmi is a dedicated Writing WA and WA Poets Inc. Board Member. Her debut collection, "Lakesong," was recently published by Centre for Stories which explores themes of love, nature, and culturation. She is the recipient of the 2023 Ros Spencer Poetry Prize and the 2021 Pocketry Prize for Unpublished Poets. She was shortlisted twice in a row for the SCWC Wollongong’s Poetry Prize. Lakshmi's poetry has been featured in— ‘Social Alternatives,’ ‘Portside Review,’ ‘Burrow Journal,’ "The Saltbush Review", "Blue Bottle Journal", "Seagift Journal", "Recoil 12" and more. She was the inaugural Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre through 2022-23 where she worked on her mission to “make poetry accessible to everyone in the wider community”.