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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 and L Sts. NW, Washington, DC, on the
third Saturday of every month to read, analyze and discuss
their poetry. (Please note: we recently – March 2005
– found that the library was to be closed on the 3rd
Saturday and had to scramble to reschedule, so, if you're
not sure, call the library to confirm!) Visitors are always
welcome. Members and visitors who are planning to attend should
bring 16-20 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. Note: the West End
Library is located near the Foggy Bottom Subway, which is
at 23rd and I Streets, N.W. There is some parking in the library
lot and limited street parking.
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.
Contact us to join! This organization is not restricted
to Federal employees or DC residents only. If you live in
the metro DC area and would like to meet with other poets,
contact us to join.
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The Federal Poets meet monthly.
You do not have to be a Federal employee or a resident
of DC to belong. We invite all interested poets.
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