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“D.O.A.” [by Adam Cornford]
D.O.A.for David Lehman Poisoned with “luminous toxin.” Slow-acting, so I wouldn’t know, not at first. Now it’s too late. The toxin’s all through my nerves and arteries already, lighting me up inside like…
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British Poets, Day Six: Atlantic/Pacific [by Todd Swift]
Today, Hilary Clinton made headlines in Britain, by “expressing concern” about plans to cut spending here on military procurement. I mention this to underline how interconnected the US/UK relationship – “special” or not –…
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Don Paterson at the Y (by David Yezzi)
Here's a little intro I wrote for Don Paterson, who read at the 92nd Street Y last night with Paul Muldoon. It's not much of anything, and certainly not even a shadow of Paterson's…
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It’s been awhile…
…since I've posted any puns. "Are y'all havin' any symptims of depruvation?" Jill asked, concerning withdrawal. Ok. That was bad. Real, real bad. As are the following, unapologetically harebrained Tom Swifties. The Tom…
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British Poets, Day Five: The Fabulists [by Todd Swift]
Yesterday and today the world experienced the Chilean miracle at Camp Hope, where thirty-three miners were rescued after months of doubt and darkness – a time they survived with optimism, creativity, and inspiring communitarian…
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British Poets, Day Two: Three Unexpected (?) Figures [by Todd Swift]
On my second day here, I want to extend the range of poets I wish to share with you, by offering three poems by three poets, who, each, in different ways, broaden the mainstream…
