Sharp enough for whale flesh sharp enough for a shave hand-soap and lather glint of mirror glint of morning light on harpoon head sharp as fear mirror reflecting Queequeg, Ishmael sleeping and through the curtainless window beyond, New Bedford bustling with whalers of the world, ships at port ballasts full of pacific, atlantic and indian … Continue reading Poems for Kent: Q
Two Poets Talking
One of my favorite poets, David Budbill has been dealing with rapidly declining health lately and while the conversations I've had with him over the years have been marked by a striking optimism, the challenges of being a writer who is losing the physical ability to write are becoming too much for even the most … Continue reading Two Poets Talking
Writers’ Showcase
Excited for the opportunity to have the talented Clint Farr tackle my obsessive wood-stove rant poem this week on Writers' Showcase. The event was recorded live for television and will be broadcast on 360 North on Thursday 3/31/16 at 8pm AKDT. The archive is now also available (YouTube and the Writers' Showcase site). My segment … Continue reading Writers’ Showcase
