Salem Poetry Project Featuring Francis Opila

Francis Opila is a rain-struck, sun-loving poet who lives in the Pacific Northwest.  His work, recreation, and spirit have taken him into the woods, wetlands, rivers, mountains, and deserts. His poems have appeared in Cirque, Clackamas Literary Review, Wayfinding, Windfall, in addition to other journals. His book Conference of the Crows is his debut collection of poetry. More of his creative work can be found at francisopila.com.

The Salem Poetry Project continues at the Bush Barn Annex, 600 Mission St SE, Salem. Parking for the Bush Barn and Bush House is located off of High Street and the Annex entrance is just to the left of the main entrance. Each week will present a featured reader followed by the Infamous Open Mic: 3 poems or five minutes whichever is first. Featured reader begins at 7:00 and the open mic will directly follow. For more information contact Marc Janssen at [email protected].