Apeldoorn poet has written a poem that will be read to Mayor Goldring August 12th.

By Pepper Parr

August 2nd, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

It will be interesting to see the look on Mayor Goldring’s face when a poem written by Hanz Mirck, Apeldoorn’s resident poet, is read to him at the Different Drummer Books on August 12th.

The poem was commissioned by the Apeldoorn City Poet Committee, a group that is very active.

Our Mayor is a little uncomfortable with things emotional. Sitting in a room while someone reads a poem directly to him will be a different experience.

Mayors of Apeldoorn and Burlington

Our relationship with Apeldoorn is very strong – city staff have met with Apeldoorn city employees and there is the potential for some economic development between the two cities.

Apeldoorn has this palace – we have Spencer Smith Park

A look at the cultural activity in Apeldoorn suggests they are much more advanced than we are with local culture. It is an older society with a richer and more appreciated heritage and culture.

The event takes place Friday, August 12, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m., at the A Different Drummer Books.

At some point in the future perhaps Burlington will commission Tomy Bewick to do a poetry piece that he can present at the Poetry Slam and then have it read to the Mayor of Apeldoorn