Poets Wanted!

Adrian - We need an original angle. Bernard - No, we just need members. Adrian - And to get members we need to be the standout poetry group in the town. And to be the standout poetry group, we need an angle. Or a slogan. Bernard - You mean like 'Poetry For All'. Adrian - PFA is the Professional Footballers' Association. Another? Bernard - Poets Of Wibbleton? Adrian - Prisoners of war. Bernard - You're being very negative. Okay, let's forget the slogan for now. What about a gimmick. Adrian - I don't think we'll attract the calibre of poets we desire with a gimmick. Bernard - A free gift then. New members receive a pen. Or a notebook. Or a pen and a notebook. Everybody loves a notebook and you can never have too many pens. Adrian - Now you're thinking along the right lines. Bernard - You could give every member a copy of your book. Adrian - It's called Poetry To Die For. I don't think it will attract lively...
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