O’Leary to Explore Poetry by Elizabeth Bishop Wednesday

Amesbury poet Ellie O’Leary. (Courtesy photograph.)

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The writings of American poet Elizabeth Bishop will be read and discussed by Amesbury poet Ellie O’Leary in a program, “Poems For Reflection & Conversation,” by the Groveland Council on Aging.

O’Leary will read a selection of Bishop’s poems and share reflections on meaning, memory and experience. She is past poet laureate for Amesbury and author of a memoir, “Up Home Again,” and a poetry collection, “Breathe Here.”

The free talk takes place Thursday, April 28, at 11 a.m., at Groveland Town Hall, 183 Main St., Groveland. No prior experience with poetry appreciation is necessary.

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