Restructuring haibun this body needs an internal restructuring of language its cacophony of voicesbounces off bonescascades down cellsacts like a bunch of bumptious bratsat a bedtime they deny how proudly pugnaciouseven their malicious ponderingsoh, if only I knew how to sift thempowder them blow them away in oneharrowing howl –worth the affliction of this kind of release… Continue reading Poem 159 – restructuring haibun
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Poem 158 – identity haiku & Bruce Meyer Interview Part II
identity haiku blue ink cuticlereminder of who I amshy spiller of words Interview with Bruce Meyer Part II VS: You teach writing. What is a facet of writing that you notice many students/writers struggle with? What is your solution/inspiration for this major writing challenge? BM: The one thing students struggle with is wanting to be… Continue reading Poem 158 – identity haiku & Bruce Meyer Interview Part II
Poem 152 – Whole & The Joy of Editing – This Thursday!
Whole Are we meant to see the whole picture?I mean, how often do you stand naked in front of a full-length mirror& stare at your whole body?Most days it’s the face – a lean in to examine a wrinkle or quick nostril checkPerhaps a medium view boobs shoulders neck faceJudging the tautness of the skin… Continue reading Poem 152 – Whole & The Joy of Editing – This Thursday!
Poem 146 – Voicing the Full Moon & Open Book Ontario & Tour Update
Voicing the Full Moon read poetry out loud todayjust do itI triple dog dare youread poetry out loud today the full moon needs to hear the magic of poetry’s rhyme & meter & metaphor & pain & devotion & confusion & love & love & love because: eclipsethe moon – great hunk of pock-faced light slides into earth’s… Continue reading Poem 146 – Voicing the Full Moon & Open Book Ontario & Tour Update
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