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
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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.