Poetry Saves Lives: Open Poetic Sharing Circle
- ALL AGES
San Diego's most intimate open poetry reading! Come to share a piece you’ve been working on, or be inspired to create in the moment!
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Location
Valkyrie Yoga
4876 Santa Monica Avenue San Diego, CA 92107 United StatesRefund Policy
About this event
POETRY SAVES LIVES : POETIC SHARING CIRCLE
Join us for an intimate evening of soul-deep connection through spoken word in Poetry Saves Lives, a community poetry sharing circle.
This is San Diego's most intimate open poetry reading.
There’s no mic. Just your voice, your truth, and the powerful act of listening.
This is a space for authenticity, vulnerability, and community.
No poetry experience necessary—just a willingness to speak and be heard.
Gather in sacred space—Moroccan style—with cozy pillows, rugs, and barefoot presence. Dress comfortably, as we’ll sit together on the floor in a circle, sharing poems straight from the heart. Whether you bring a piece you’ve been working on or allow the moment to move you, this gathering honors your unique voice. Each participant will receive a copy of the Poetry Saves Lives interactive poetry journal by local poet, Typewriter Troubadour, filled with 100+ prompts to inspire self-reflection, healing, and creative flow.
What to Expect:
- A sacred circle format with intentional sharing
- Moroccan-style floor seating (some yoga mats & pillows provided)
- A copy of the Poetry Saves Lives poetry journal (included with premium ticket)
- An unplugged, mic-free space to cultivate deep connection and active listening
Please Bring:
- A poem to share in sacred circle
- Comfortable clothing, pillows, blankets for sitting on the floor
- A journal or notebook & pen (optional)
- An open heart and listening ears
Let your words rise like incense. Let your silence be sacred.
Come as you are—and experience how poetry saves lives.
Frequently asked questions
Street Parking Can Be Challenging in Ocean Beach during this time frame, but it is free in the neighborhood. Please allow extra time to find parking.
To allow time for as many people to share their poetry, please share as many poems as you can within 3-5 minutes. If time allows, we will go around the circle a second time.
Bring your poetry, good vibes, journal/pen, bottled water, comfortable clothing, yoga mat, or whatever you will need to feel cozy sitting in a circle on the floor. Some yoga mats/pillows will be provided, first come first serve.
We want to provide a sacred container for all who wish top share their heart and soul through poetry. That being said, please be on time. Late arrivals after 6:15, WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
All ticket sales final. No refunds.
No advance or early signups. We will read our poetry in a circle. Plan on being present for the entire event. Please note, depending on size of group, due to timing we can not guarantee that everyone can read, but we will do our best to hear as many poets as possible!