The Poetry Pharmacy heals the heart,

Each word a tonic, each line a spark,

No pills or potions, just words to mend,

Verses to soothe, restore and transcend,

A remedy woven in rhythm and rhyme,

A dose of art, a touch of the sublime.

In a world that often feels a bit too busy, sometimes we need a few kind words to heal the heart. That’s where the Poetry Pharmacy comes in, a new place that prescribes poetry instead of pills as medicine for the soul. 

Coming to Kiama Farmer’s Markets on Wednesday 12 February, the Poetry Pharmacy will be offering personalised poems to ‘inspire the heart’, and just in time for Valentines Day. 

Local poet, writer, and filmmaker Butch Schwarzkopf will prescribe a personalised poem just for you or someone special in your life. Whether you’re feeling the joy of love, the pain of heartbreak, or a little homesick, Butch can make a poem to meet anyone’s needs. 

"Poetry has always been a way to make sense of the world,” says Cultural Development Officer, Carmelina Nunnari 

"We believe words have the power to mend, to uplift, and to connect us to one another."

Kiama Library will also have a pop-up market stall alongside the Poetry Pharmacy, offering bookish gifts with a Valentines Day twist - library bags, mystery books, gift packs, bookmarks, and more - and a fun free craft activity for kids, too.

The Poetry Pharmacy is a free service by Kiama Library, and it offers a chance to experience the power of poetry, with no side effects, just the joy of having a personalised verse to treasure. 

And while you’re there, Kiama Library will be holding a pop-up market stall, filled with bookish gifts with a Valentine's Day twist. Think library bags, mystery books, gift packs, and bookmarks, plus a fun free craft activity for kids. 

The Poetry Pharmacy has something for everyone, so don’t miss out on this special event.