Dermaptera (Earwig)(From Greek; derma - skin, ptera - wings) Those old wives, whoever they are, tolda tale that cursed the pincer bug into now:said insects crawled into ears & laid eggs in the brain.A silly story for a shy critter whose nocturnal tendenciesfeed its shyness. The earwig wants a cozy, moist, darkplace to eat &… Continue reading Poem 199 – Dermaptera (Earwig)
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An Interview with Mary Ann Mulhern, Poet, on her new book, ‘How We Fare’
Mary Ann's latest hard-heart-hitting collection of poetry launched this past April (Black Moss Press), and is as powerful and timely as ever. Taking news stories and writing them into 'poetic events', Mary Ann's poetry presents a different voice, a unique reading, and a necessary reflection on both tragic and triumphant human happenings. 'How We Fare'… Continue reading An Interview with Mary Ann Mulhern, Poet, on her new book, ‘How We Fare’
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