In talking about mad ideas, I forgot to mention the one that is the hardest and, potentially, the most worthwhile.
You know how you can go to Netflix or Amazon and they suggest another movie or another book? I want a “Suggest a Poet” website.
“People who like Richard Wilbur might also like…”
Or perhaps, “People who like Joyce Kilmer should get hit by a bus in New Hampshire…”
I wonder if that feature could be built into the Poetry Periscope …
See, not so mad after all.
Re the anonymous poetry board: I’ve still got some Poet’s Lathe t-shirts knocking around if anyone’s interested.
jhveoko
But, Rik, if you agree with it, it must be mad! Don’t you seeeee?
I liked the Lathe, but it didn’t offer instant gratification. And brother, do I ever need instant gratification.