THE
FEDERAL POETS
is the oldest continuously active poetry group on
the Washington D.C. area. First convened in 1944,
it is a nonprofit organization open to all poets
without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality,
religion, or political affiliation.
Members of THE FEDERAL POETS
meet at the West End Public Library, 24th &
L Sts, Washington, DC, on the third Saturday of
every month except August, to read, analyze and
discuss their poetry. Visitors are always welcome.
Members and visitors who are planning to attend
should bring 15-20 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.
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.
THE FEDERAL POETS is a chapter
of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies
and the Academy of American Poets and is
also affiliated with the Coordinating Council
of Literary Magazines.
