Category Archives: poetry

Someone I didn’t bribe said one of my poems was his “favorite sonnet of all time.” Hearing that should be head puffing. It should. Instead, I’m so humbled by it, as if I am truly part of poetry, instead of … Continue reading →

I received a copy of David Cazden’s book Moving Picture yesterday as part of my book exchange. It’s like early Christmas loot!

Nic of Very Like a Whale asks me 10 questions here. Apologies for my grumpiness. I obviously needed booze.

Where does this mystical idea of a poetic voice come from? Who is promoting it, and why? I’m tired of the woo woo notion that we are marionettes for the pleasure of some superhuman force. Poetry is about craft, not … Continue reading →

I’m wanting to get more practice reading and recording other peoples’ poems to their taste. The way I do readings for miPO is left up to my own discretion, generally. I’d like to try reading to fit an author’s notion … Continue reading →

I started a thread on Gazebo asking people about poetry collaboration, but it didn’t get a lot of interest. I’ve done a small bit of collaborating, and I find it a very interesting experience. What are your thoughts on collaborating? … Continue reading →

I have copies of pseudophakia I’d like to exchange, preferably for a book of yours, but I’m open to other offers–like frankincense and myrrh.