Welcome to Arlin Buyert Poetry

“The sun sets fast tonight
and the shadows take their places in the dark.”

Arlin’s poem “Bone” was accepted for publication in The Christian Century.

On Tuesday, February 20^th  The Writers Place and the Johnson County Library presented Thomas Zvi Wilson Reading Series poetry reading featuring former inmates incarcerated at Lansing Prison. Buyert facilitated the reading.
Read more from the Johnson County Library about this event.

Arlin’s latest. A poem of hope, heartbreak and joy: Maria

SAVE THE DATE!
Thomas Zvi Wilson Reading Series
On Tuesday, February 20^th at 6:00 pm, The Writers Place and the Johnson County Library will present a poetry reading by inmates and former inmates incarcerated at Lansing Prison.
Due to room constraints, this inmate reading will be held at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center located at 8788 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.

The book “Oh Say Can You See” -War Poems, has recently been reviewed in the Hispanic website Dela boca al corazon or “From the Mouth to the Heart”.

Arts in Prison Spoken Word Night
Arlin hosted another reading featuring former inmates at the Interurban Art House. The venue was full and the readers received a standing ovation. Pictures L to R: JoAnna Ramsey, Adam Rhodes, Marty Robinson. Avrin Chapman, Kenneth Butler and Wise Hayes.

Reflections in Poetry and Music
Local composers Don Follmer and Ryan Main created musical compositions that reflect and interpret the poetry of Arlin Buyert. These works were premiered at Village Presbyterian Church on Oct. 10th, 2017. Music was performed by cellist Sascha Groschang and pianist Dr. Elisa Bickers. Arlin read poems from two of his books, Family Photos and Oh Say Can You See. To listen to a recording made at the Reflections in Poetry and Music reading, Click Here