2- Norm 
on Oct. 13 2008
Man, I wish I didn't live so far away.
3- Julie on Oct. 13 2008
Leanne:gay, yes, but really true, no joke!
Your name, in particular, came up each time one of us monkeys read on Sunday, as in "Leanne edited this one too." Damnit, woman, you have your fabulous fingers in everything here! 
(look at me letting those f-words fly. )
This weekend was freaking awesome.
4- Laurie on Oct. 13 2008
I had the best time ever! I realized I have my work cut out for me as a writer! It was very exhilarating to be in the presence of so many artists. I LOVED meeting everyone... you were all so loving and wonderful. I am sorry Leanne and many others missed it! There will be more I am sure... I think I can talk the Mayor of Lowell into hosting the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival!
I will post a few pictures on my Member page!!
5- Tracey on Oct. 13 2008
Stephan,
You sum it up so very well. I think this was the experience of poetry and connection as they are meant to be, if that makes sense. It was life changing, mind expanding, heartening... An inspirational call to poetic arms and to the honeyed milk of humanity of which we are so fortunate to drink because of the words that brought us together.
I remain utterly wow'd and humbled.
And yes, we missed ALL who weren't with us in body like crazy.
xo
t
6- Tracey on Oct. 13 2008
View the photo Stephan attached to this entry before reading this...
Monkeys in our midst
See that photo?
The one
with all the monkeys
in a row?
See where the line
breaks, the spaces
between me
and our mates?
You were there,
In the warmth
of my extended arms
right next
to my heart.
Soppy, but sincere. 
7- Jasmine Mann on Oct. 14 2008
I only came for the free booze. Really.
The festival was such a humbling experience. Finally, I felt like I fit in. It was just so great to see everyone as they are, normal people who write exceptional poetry. Everyone else was so greatly missed. I hope all of you can come out next year. I'm actually quite depressed today that I won't be driving into to Lowell to see everyone here. :(
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up, you have to drink beer." - Arnold
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up, you have to drink beer." - Arnold
8- Joe R on Oct. 14 2008
A fantastic time! So glad I got to meet everyone, anyone who can make it next year, please come!
9- Tracey on Oct. 14 2008
Stephan, please be sure to let us know as soon as the dates for the next one are confirmed.
10- Colleen on Oct. 14 2008
Jasmine.. where was the free booze.. crap I must have gone to the wrong workshops!! oh wait.. we went to the same ones!! .. The poetry festival was quite amazing... Thank you for letting me tag along with all the monkeys there..
11- Anstey on Oct. 15 2008
I'll put my crack staff right on that Frau Paradiso.
1- Leanne
on Oct. 13 2008
"Their names danced on our lips, and flooded out of our hearts the entire time"
Good lord, you are SO gay.
Glad to hear you all had a great time, and even gladder to hear that you talked about me with a minimum of f words (you did, didn't you?) Much love to the monkey crew.