If you count today, then there are still eight days left in National Poetry Month. That’s eight days more to get that gem of a poem you’ve been hiding in that notebook in the left bottom drawer of your desk out and post it for others to enjoy and appreciate at last.

It’s also the day before the Valley International Poetry Festival (VIPF) takes off from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow night with the reception for the release of the new anthology of valley poets, Boundless, at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Avenue in McAllen. Poets will present their work, there will be refreshments, and admission is free. See you there.

-stan