Poem group shares readings

Jim Hett recited “Psalm of Life,” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, at the May 28 meeting of Marion City Library’s Poem in Your Pocket group.

Ellen Darrow read a poem her mother had known, with a sequel to come in June. She also read a poem about autumn leaves that she had written.

Margaret Wilson read a poem about grief and an updated version of Cinderella.

Harriet Bina read a poem about Father Emil Kapaun.

Janet Bryant read “Bean Song,” written by a young Kathleen Norris. She shared pages bookmarked by a previous owner.

Connie Fisher closed the program with a poem about friendship.

The next poetry meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 25 at Marion City Library.