Welcome to Pick Me Up Poetry
A project designed to spark connection and honor Josh Hurand.
Experience a Pick Me Up Poem
I am one person
Let a poem transport you somewhere new.
We are two people
Receive two poems and read one to each other.
We are a group
Exciting! Check out our library of poems.
Pick Me Up Poetry is developed in partnership between the University of Arizona Poetry Center and the Hurand Connection Fund. As a Poetry Center board member, Josh Hurand (1973-2021) infused poetry into every aspect of his life and was the ultimate connector of people and community. In his honor, we invite you to experience this curated collection of poems designed to connect and uplift.
Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday or spark a deeper connection with your surroundings, we hope you enjoy and share a pick-me-up.
Want to explore the whole collection of poems?
Create a Moment Poem
To mark a moment with a poem, Josh wrote spontaneous “moment poems” that capture the range of experiences we encounter everyday.
Ground yourself in the present, connect with your surroundings, and capture the meaning of this moment with a poem.
One Moment, Two Questions
Connection Map
We’re so glad you’re here!
Put a pin on our connection map to show where you experienced your poem or where it transported you.
Our Partners
Thanks to the support of our partners, Pick Me Up Poetry is connecting people around the world. Join us by downloading the project toolkit or emailing [placeholder]
Contact Info
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