Stoic Themed Poetry

Dive deep into the world of Stoic philosophy with the Memphis Stoics. Whether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or simply curious about how ancient wisdom can guide modern living, join us for an afternoon of stimulating conversation, knowledge sharing, and camaraderie. For this meetup we will read and discuss Stoic and other philosophical themed poetry. Feel free to bring your favorite philosophically themed poem for the group to discuss. Perhaps you would like to share a poem you wrote yourself! We will meet in the back room of Java Cabana 901 Coffee House. **Agenda:** **1:30pm - 1:45pm: Open discussion, etc.** * Grab some coffee, tea, and snacks from Java Cabana 901 * Open Q&A and discussion about Stoicism * Topic introduction \*\*1:45pm - 3:30pm: Close reading and discussion * We'll read through Stoic themed poetry together and discuss our insights. **Here are few poems we may read (Advanced Reading Not Required):** ***If*** by Rupyard Kipling: [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if---](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if---) ***The Old Stoic*** by Emily Bronte: [https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/75/poems-of-emily-bronte/5164/the-old-stoic/](https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/75/poems-of-emily-bronte/5164/the-old-stoic/) ***Invictus*** by William Earnest Henley: [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus) ***Hymn to Zeus*** by Cleanthes: [https://www.hellenion.org/zeus/cleanthes-hymn-to-zeus/](https://www.hellenion.org/zeus/cleanthes-hymn-to-zeus/) Bring your own favorite Philosophically themed poem!