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Happy birthday, Richard Wilbur, 92 years young
First Snow in Alsace The snow came down last night like mothsBurned on the moon; it fell till dawn,Covered the town with simple cloths. Absolute snow lies rumpled onWhat shellbursts scattered and deranged,Entangled railings,…
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“How to Write a Love Poem”- Part 1 [by Stephanie Paterik]
Arguably the biggest occupational hazard of the poet is that sooner or later, your lover will request a love poem. If you are either very cocky or very skilled, you might whip out a…
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The View from Fresh Kill: Voices from Staten Island [by R. Erica Doyle]
I guest-taught a creative writing workshop at the College of Staten Island last night. I was early and went to the cafeteria for a bottle of water and got to see what looked like…
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Alive and Furious: The Magic, Meaning and Music of Lucille Clifton [by Alissa Fleck]
Celebrating Lucille Clifton. Sherman Alexie, Tina Chang, Toi Derricotte, Michael Dickman, Timothy Donnelly, Cornelius Eady, Thomas Sayers Ellis, Nick Flynn, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, Marie Howe, Sharon Olds, Tracy K. Smith, Alicia Hall Moran, Sydney…
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In Memoriam: A Reverse Garland for Trayvon Martin [by R. Erica Doyle]
Trayvon Martin died this day a year ago. Thousands across the nation expressed their horror and grief, many through poetry. It is remarkable, in fact, just how many poems surface if you search "Trayvon…
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The Next Big Thing by Susan Wheeler
A million thanks to the generous and addictive Best American Poetry Blog for accommodating this entry in the web-project The Next Big Thing, and many thanks to Sharon Dolin for inviting my participation. You…
