The 2017 Poetry Spectacular at Central was a truly memorable event featuring Rhode Island State Rhode Island State Poet Laureate Tina Cane and readings from our own Central Poet Laureate Ilse Kramer – just listen for yourself!
Introduction to the Spectacular & Carousel – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Rebecca Spencer
To God – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Rebecca Spencer
The Labyrinth – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Claudia Demick
Autumn In Providence – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Claudia Demick
God – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Rebecca Spencer
In Memoriam for Ann Bliven – By Ilse Kramer
Read by the Rev. Rebecca Spencer
Some Kind of Fire – By Tina Cane
Read by Tina Cane
Work – By Tina Cane
Read by Tina Cane
Systems – By Tina Cane
Read by Tina Cane
House and Home – By Tina Cane
Read by Tina Cane
This That and Roses – By the Central Youth Group
Read by Tina Cane
The Journey Home – By Konrad Hughe
Read by his aunt, Charrel Maxwell
Confirmation Haiku – By the 2017 Confirmation Class
Read by Aiden Kelly
The Station Waiting Room & The Train Ride – By Barry Bayon
Introduction by Larry Kellam, read by Barry Bayon
Poetry by Larry Kellam and Liam Newberry
Read by Liam Newberry
Reformation Reception – By May Grant
Read by May Grant