Yours truly ventured out to an open mic, with the support of two of dear friends.   Despite how unwell I was feeling, my companions arranged for me to read my poems before I could retreat.  This was only my second visit to an open mic poetry session, and I decided to read a personal favourite:  Dear Charlotte Perkins Gilman.  (Click on the link for the original poem and background.)

(Video compliments of Martha McIntosh.

Featured image from:  bestcommunionideas.com)