It's been a long and difficult year for the people in Haiti still trying to recover from the destruction caused by the earthquake that changed their tiny nation. While they've come a long way, there is still much to be done. Bucks County poets and residents, Roy Smith and Judith A. Lawrence have decided to do what they could to help keep the focus on this ongoing effort to restore Haiti by organizing a poetry benefiting Haiti.

Lawrence, a publisher of the River Poets Journal, and Smith, a published poet himself, agreed that together they could do their part by showcasing their talents to Bucks County. The poetry society that resides in Bucks County alone is resounding. Living among artists and such an inspiring atmosphere, however, it's easy to see why.

If you've a moment to spare this Saturday, February 19th, please come out to the New Hope Arts Center between 3-6pm and support not only local Bucks County poets, but also those who remain in need of our help during this time.

For further information on this event, please visit the Facebook event. You can also email roysmithpoet@gmail.com.

About the Poets:

Judith A.Lawrence, Editor/Publisher of the River Poets Journal is a Poet/Artist from Bucks County, PA. Her Poetry has been published in Poet Works.com anthologies, The River Literary Magazine, Ancient Heart, Poems For All, River Poets Journal, and numerous online literary sites. She is currently working on a book of short stories titled, “The Art of Living,” and a new chapbook of seasonal poems. Judith's artwork has been exhibited in Morrisville and Yardley, PA, & Lambertville, NJ.

Roy Smith is a Bucks County, Pa native. He has been published in Live at Karla’s-An Anthology of Popular Performance Poetry, Artsbridge/River Poets Journal , The Phantom Billstickers Poem Posters in New Zealand and his chapbook ‘Selected Poems'.Roy has been writing and performing poetry for over two decades. His poetry and passionate readings continue to engage and inspire audiences. Roy is a lover of the Delaware River and currently resides in New Hope, Pa

This post was written by Bucks County resident, Kara Hinrichs. Follow Kara on Twitter! @hgolightly12

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