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Dear Poet Project
This piece evolved from the Dear Poet Project, a program of the Academy of American Poets. Participants were encouraged to write a response letter the author. Poet Jennifer Vernon suggested crafting the letters in the form of a poem. This is my response to Toi Derricotte's poem, Cherry Blossoms. The italicized line a branched heaven is … Continue reading Dear Poet Project
The Continuing Bewilderment of Fatherhood
Well we've made it almost 4 months into round two and I'd have to say that bewilderment continues to be the most constant theme in life since the arrival of our first adventure, Finnegan. Having spent a few hours walking around town yesterday and on our bellies on the living room floor, Oscar, my second … Continue reading The Continuing Bewilderment of Fatherhood
