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THE FEDERAL POETS is the oldest continuously active poetry
group on the Washington D.C. area. First convened in 1944,
it is open to all poets without regard
to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or political affiliation. Members are mainly from the DC tri-state area, but poets are welcome to remain members if moving out of the area.
Members of THE FEDERAL POETS meet at the West End
Public Library, 24th and L Sts. NW, Washington, DC, on the
third Saturday of every month to read, analyze and discuss
their poetry. Visitors are always
welcome. Members and visitors who are planning to attend and read should
bring 16-20 copies of a recently written poem for distribution
to those present. The poem will then be discussed with a view
to enhancing its chances for publication. Note: the West End
Library (at 24th and L streets NW) is located near the Foggy Bottom Subway, which is
at 23rd and I Streets, N.W. There is some parking in the library
lot and limited street parking (metered). There are parking lots in the area.
The chief aims of this organization are to improve the members'
poems by the exchange of constructive criticism and to increase their exposure through publication and readings.
The Federal Poet, containing
the best poems submitted for publication
by members, is published semiannually.
Local and corresponding members receive
it and may submit poems to the editor
for consideration.
Contact us to join! This organization is not restricted
to Federal employees or DC residents only. If you live in
the metro DC area and would like to meet with other poets,
contact us to join.
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The Federal Poets meet monthly.
You do not have to be a Federal employee or a resident
of DC to belong. We invite all interested poets.
See the 2008 article on us in the Washington
Post
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