#13 Experience 10 New Things in Provo (8/10): Go to poetry night at the Coffee Pod

FIVE years ago my friend Lisa told me about this awesome date she went on. They went to the local coffee shop where they have open mic poetry every other Thursday. She said it was fabulous, and I've wanted to go ever since, thinking it might be like the poetry slam I loved in high school. Wrong.

At long last, I put it together. I confirmed that the poetry was happening that night (no, they don't post it on their Facebook page, and it's not a normal every-first-and-third-Thursday kind of thing--it really is every other Thursday!). I had to call a few times because the first girl who answered had no idea and wouldn't give the phone to someone who might. That should have been my first clue.

I really wasn't impressed. It started over half an hour late and seemed pretty disorganized. Most of the poetry shared was original (yay!), but most of it was pretty poor quality and vulgar.

I'm glad I finally made it happen, but I think I'll organize my own poetry nights from now on. Speaking of which, Provo has a rent-a-puppy business...anyone up for a Puppies and Poetry night?

It has potential, don't you think?