For the past few years, during National Poetry Month in April, a food-focused journal called Alimentum has sent menu poems to participating restaurants in New York City and elsewhere. These poems are sometimes also about restaurants, and you can see all the poems from the past few years at that link.
I have a real affection for anything that brings poetry into our daily routines and rhythms, which is one reason I was so thrilled to have my poem featured in the BMA’s audio tour, and why I love projects like Poetry in Motion. Last year, I saw the call for menu-poems too late to submit anything, but this year, I was determined to pounce on it. To try and add some accountability, I emailed my friend Marnie and got her on board, so we will be sending our poems to each other first for feedback before sending them in. Our self-imposed deadline for feedback is Sunday, so I’ve got some drafting to do this weekend.
Wish me luck!
Good luck! I may do one, too.
Do it, LSM! Such a fun little opportunity!
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