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Horse Sense (by Laura Orem)
Under the spreading chestnut treeThe village smithy stands;The smith, a mighty man is he,With large and sinewy hands;And the muscles of his brawny armsAre strong as iron bands. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from "The Village…
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News of the Week
This week we welcome Sharon Preiss, owner of Mobile Libris booksellers as our guest blogger. Welcome, Sharon. Coming soon: The third annual Best American Poetry poem challenge. Watch this space. — sdh
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“Prophetic Outlook” [by Ernest Hilbert]
Prophetic Outlook Crooks run the whole world, and the Dow just fell.Crap rules the airwaves. All your best plans stall.The air is dirty, and you don’t feel well.Your wife won’t listen. Friends no longer…
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Greetings from Mobile Libris [by Sharon Preiss]
It’s hard to believe I’m starting my fourth year of business. But it’s true, I just checked my business papers to be sure. I filed my state business certificate August 11, 2005. Let me…
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Monday @ KGB: Jill Bialosky & D. Nurkse
KGB Monday Night Poetry Reading Series Hosted by Laura Cronk & Michael Quattrone With original hosts Star Black & David Lehman Monday, November 3, 2008: Jill Bialosky & D. Nurkse 7:30 PM FREE JILL…
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Hiya, Cupcakes [by Jill Alexander Essbaum]
I am saddened to announce that I am no longer able to serve as Foreign Correspondent for the illustrious and estimable Best American Poetry Blog. Nein, nein. For, these days, I am no longer…
