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
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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
Poem 33 – Two Girls
Two Girls two tweens sit in a hallwaybacks against the wallin casual harmony want some fries? says a girlokay says a girl two tweens munch onMcDonald’s fries duringa break in a workshopin a boring building inTroy, MI they talkthey eatthey giggle you’re being so nice to mesays a girla girl doesn’t understand thestatement so she lets… Continue reading Poem 33 – Two Girls
Guest Writer – An Interview with Lorraine Gane
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Lorraine Gane on one of her poetry collections. It was a special experience that built a foundation for a relationship that has spanned all these years. We've stayed connected over email and gentle support for each other's blossoming careers. So, when I was asked to… Continue reading Guest Writer – An Interview with Lorraine Gane
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