Poetry O’Clock is a live poetry practice rooted in presence, time and tangible exchange.
It creates moments of pause within contemporary gatherings, through live typewritten poems, correspondence by post and shared reading and writing sessions. Each encounter begins with conversation and unfolds in real time, shaped by attention rather than urgency.
Poetry O’Clock works across events, mailed correspondence and printed matter. Every offering is designed to hold attention gently, favouring depth over spectacle and care over speed.
Poetry O’Clock was founded in response to a growing sense that language had begun to lose its weight. Messages move quickly. Writing is shared before it settles. Words circulate, but rarely linger. Poetry O’Clock was created to restore a different relationship with language, one shaped by time, attention and presence.
By returning poetry to the page, the hand and the moment, the practice creates space for reflection, intimacy and genuine human exchange.
If you’re considering live poetry for a gathering or occasion, we’d be glad to begin the conversation.
A small team committed to attention, care and the craft of live poetry.
Founder & Creative Director
Responsible for shaping the vision, philosophy and long-term direction of Poetry O’Clock. Oversees the creative arc of the practice, ensuring that each offering, from live poetry to The Post, remains grounded in presence, care and editorial restraint. Guides the rhythm of the work and protects its integrity as it evolves.
Ops & Client Relations Coordinator
Oversees the day-to-day structure of the practice, ensuring that training sessions, events, logistics and internal systems run smoothly. Coordinates schedules, manages event preparation and supports communication across the client and the team. Maintains steadiness behind the scenes so the creative work can unfold without friction.
Poet
Writes original poems in real time during events, workshops and intimate gatherings. Engages thoughtfully with guests, translating emotion, memory and language into immediate written form. Upholds the discipline and presence required for live typewriter poetry while contributing to the broader creative rhythm of the practice.
Poet
Writes original poems in real time during events, workshops and intimate gatherings. Engages thoughtfully with guests, translating emotion, memory and language into immediate written form. Upholds the discipline and presence required for live typewriter poetry while contributing to the broader creative rhythm of the practice.
An experiential poetry practice built around presence, attention and human exchange. We create live typewritten poems shaped by conversation and given as keepsakes.
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info@poetryoclock.com
