City Poets Gather Together With Rhyme and Reason

Bengaluru's poetry scene is experiencing a resurgence, with communities like Poetry with Zac and Alt_Poetry hosting gatherings.

Poetry with Zac, hosted by poet Pramod Shankar in Koramangala, features a cocker spaniel mascot named Zac and discussions on English poetry.

Alt_Poetry's Namratha Varadharajan notes people are turning to poetry to reconnect amidst AI and capitalism.

Shilpi, a STEM educator from Whitefield, attends gatherings like Bangalore Poetry Circle and Ekta's Gatherings, valuing listening and learning over competition.

Gatherings offer safe spaces for shy writers and focus on feedback and connection without competitive pressure.