SATURDAY JUNE 14 – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WRITING POETRY TOGETHER AT DAGNY’S
PORTIA CHOI, SUZANNE WELLER & CARLA JOY MARTIN – HOSTS
COMPOSING PEACE POEMS for International Day of Peace, 
which is on September 21, 2025

Worried about the state of current affairs?
Feeling overwhelmed or fearful?
Wondering how you can make a difference?

Since the beginning of time, mankind has turned to poetry as a touchstone in troubled times.

We at Kern Poetry invite you to join our 
WRITING POETRY TOGETHER 
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

DAGNY’S COFFEE CAFE
1600 20th Street ( Corner of 20th and Eye Street)
Bakersfield, CA 93301

WE WILL BE COMPOSING POEMS ABOUT PEACE!

How can we embrace our fellowman in peace –
especially as the world around us is tormented
and turbulent?

How can we withstand fear and find the courage 
to love?

Come explore these issues – 

By writing poetry, we hope to give voice to our feelings 
and find wisdom for how to live in the future.