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A Poetic Geometry of the Holidays (by Jenny Factor)
What is it about the circle that suggests itself as a poem form for a sacred season? I'm thinking here of a beautiful Christmas "garland" by Marilyn Hacker, called "A Christmas Crown." It begins, "Son…
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Merry Christmas from 1898 (by Laura Orem)
A holiday film from 1898 by G.A.Smith – pretty impressive lighting and special effects for the 19th century!
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“Season’s Greetings” [by Ron Padgett]
Season’s Greetings i.m. Philip Whalen The holidays are saidto give one a chanceto get in touch with othersbut what held back…
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You’re quite the ladies’ man: how did you do it, Van?
RIP Van Johnson (1916-2008) FS: You're quite the ladies man. Just how'd you do it, Van? It can't all be publicity. VJ:The boys at Metro call it "Personality."Say Frank, you're awfully thin,Just how did…
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The Inaugural Ode Contest: And the Winner Is . . .
But first, the runners up. Last month, we announced The Third Annual Best American Poetry Poem Challenge, for which poets were invited to write an inaugural ode, suitable for reading aloud on January 20,…
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The Third Night – Lady Apples
This one comes to us courtesy of Joy Katz, our Significant Mother. Thanks, Joy. Any other menorah photos out there? Send 'em in, sized for the internet (no jumbo files, please!) — sdh
