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Confronting Words: Poetry Reviews
The three books reviewed here are by women writers who confront the world in uncompromised fashion.
A Look At Michael Jackson's New Poem 'Planet Earth'
The newly released Michael Jackson album This It It, a twenty track, two-CD set accompanying the release of the movie of the same name, features one of Jackson's poems, called "Planet Earth."
A Poetry Book Remembers the '07 Shooting at Virginia Tech
The centerpiece of Fred D'Aguiar's new collection of poetry, Continental Shelf, "Elegies" remembers those victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech, where D'Aguiar continues to teach.
The Last Poet To Win The Nobel Prize
I've been trying to track down English translations of poems by Herta Muller, the newest Nobel Laureate in Literature, but they are awfully hard to come by (if they even exist).
Writing Self, Best Self?
Through writing we may access our most alert, best self, and perhaps that's what makes the work so irresistible, despite the uncertainty of employment or publication.
Ode to Local Farms and Pablo Neruda
We bought a community supported agriculture share early in the spring. We are now more committed to eating locally and more understanding of how difficult that will be even in the nirvana of Boulder.
Elements of Style: Three Poets, Three New Books
Style comes with maturity for most writers. Here is a poet at the unmistakable peak of her expressive power and experience -- Louise Gluck, with her new book, A Village Life.
Art & Activism by Homeless Teen Youth
The Home Is Where You Make It Project is shining the light on an often overlooked national problem: youth homelessness. By decorating small replicas of homes with various forms of art, homeless youth are getting their message out that they are part of our communities as well.
Why Anyone Can Publish On Fictionaut
Fictionaut offers all the tools of a social network, but the real focus is on the actual writing: any member can post fiction and poetry to the site.
Steamy Letters By Lord Byron Up For Auction
Sotheby's expert Gabriel Heaton gave us a hint of their contents, telling the British newspaper The Guardian that "Byron clearly enjoyed writing slightly outrageous things to a clergyman..."
A Poem Highlights Banned Books Week
This week is Banned Books Week here in the U.S., an event sponsored primarily by the American Library Association (ALA) to draw attention to recent acts (and attempted acts) of book banning.
Worried About Money
I woke up early...worried about money. / I think I'm losing my home. / Just text me when you need me. / I just got the new IPhone.
The Return of the Great Herb Vandecker, Poet
Back in April, to honor National Poetry Month -- a sadly neglected holiday that sits somewhere between French Fry Week and Pick Up a Rock Day -- I introduced the brilliant Herb Vandecker.
Autumn Poems: Add YOUR Favorites!
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back on the Starbucks menu, a sure sign that autumn is almost here (it actually begins on Tuesday). To help celebrate the season, I've collected excerpts from some of my favorite autumn poems below. Scroll down to add YOUR favorites!
Mighty Movie Podcast: Ben Whishaw and Paul Schneider on Jane Campion's Bright Star
The film, in short, is sweet, sad, and moving but with Campion's astringent edge keeping the proceedings from lapsing into sentimentality. And that makes all the difference.
Stage Door: Emily, An Amethyst Remembrance
Emily, An Amethyst Remembrance lets Dickinson speak for herself; this deeply moving production sites historic record, but captures the essence of the artist via her work.
A Poet's Love Story Comes To Theaters
A soon-to-be-released movie by director Jane Campion explores the relationship between the great English poet John Keats and his love, Fanny Brawne. ...
"Moving to New York" -- A Poem on the Anniversary of 9/11
I wrote this poem years ago as way to deal with the attacks of September 11. On the the anniversary of that horrible day, I am posting it in commemora...
Autumn's First Kiss: a Wake-up Call Or a Sweet Fragrance?
The change of seasons has brought a bounty of smart writing to Women's Voices for Change.
Tampa Bay's Fernando Perez: Baseball's Unlikely Poet
I tuned in to Tuesday night's Tampa Bay Rays/Boston Red Sox game hoping to watch Sox pitcher Josh Beckett carry my fantasy baseball team into the leag...
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