Once upon a time when not writing I at least would take some time to jot notes about the good words I was filling my brain with so let's give that a shot again. Once upon a time I also used to write list poems building on the riff, 'while you were smoking' and I'd … Continue reading Recent Reads
National Poetry Month Pt. 1
For me, every month is poetry month, but at least once a year in April the rest of the world takes at least 30 days to pay tribute to the lasting impact language and poetry can have on our lives. I try to contribute a few posts each year in April to my muse and … Continue reading National Poetry Month Pt. 1
In the Stacks: New Poetry Review
In celebration of National Poetry Month, I'm cross-posting this column I wrote for the Juneau Empire which highlights new works of poetry to the Juneau Public Library collection. Head over to JPL Podcasts to hear an audio sampling of some master poets at work. Behind My Eyes by Li-Young Lee. Lee is the Keynote Speaker … Continue reading In the Stacks: New Poetry Review