On Monday mornings I often find myself approaching the Cornerstone Centre, off Hove’s Palmeira Square. Just before noon I climb the stairs to a small room on the first floor. Several people are already there; soon the room is quite crowded. Now a ceremony begins. Seated at the front, a leader introduces the theme for the day. One by one, members of the group come forward to read. What are they worshipping? Poetry!

Most of the people who meet every Monday at noon at the Cornerstone are retired. Formerly, they were teachers, actors, civil servants, artists, academics – from all over the globe. They share a love of poetry, although their personal tastes may differ markedly. What they enjoy is the chance to hear some of the world’s finest poems read aloud.
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