Hamilton Poetry Day Committee came up with all sorts of events to celebrate National Poetry Day. Bookmarks were given out in shopping malls and at Garden Place. There was a roving poet. There was an open-mic night and a Wintec Poetry Competition open to all residents (results on the Wintec and Hamilton Library sites). Carrie Barber came first and second. Hard work for all of those behind the scenes, but great to see a flourish of poetry in a range of ways.