Poetry on the Porch brings words to life in San Marcos

LOCAL POETS

Recently, the Green Heron Bookshop on Burleson Street became a haven for poetry lovers as it hosted its first Poetry on the Porch event. Organized in collaboration with Texas State University’s MFA program in Creative Writing, the gathering offered a space for students and locals to share their love of the written word.

The event encouraged attendees to bring a poem to read or simply listen and enjoy. The idea was spearheaded by Bi- anca Alyssa Powell-Pérez, associate director and program coordinator for Texas State’s MFA in Creative Writing, who expressed excitement about the evening’s turnout and its mission.