Tag: poem
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“So You Want To Be A Writer?” by Charles Bukowski
Thanks for finding this one, John! I love that Tom O’Bedlam’s (well, that’s what he calls himself) incredible voice is getting more publicity. And if a Charles Bukowski poem in an advert is what it takes for others to get excited about poetry, so be it. I’ve been following his work for some time, and…
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What is Poetry?
Originally posted on Eunoia Review: poetry is like a fish trying to break the surface of the conscious. poetry is the language of the primitive speaking in tongues. a poetic philosophy is a belief in illusion and the power of poems. he had a history of poetry like an affliction or a virtue. a society…
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“Proverbial Reconfiguration,” a Found Poem
I was talking to a young writer and friend, Joshua James the other night and I told him that I was thinking of making a Dad Poet post but had no idea what might be blog-worthy. He instantly replied, “One of your own poems?” And this brought to mind the words of my youngest son,…
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The Poetry “Debate” as an Illustration of Internet Discourse Failure
I want to thank you my readers for being such amazingly polite and kind participants in the public discussions we have here from time to time on The Dad Poet. It’s not that you don’t have strong opinions. You do, and obviously so do I, but I am consistently impressed by your ability to respect…
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Have I Introduced You to the Other Poet in the Family?
Yes, I have three sons. One is the Compassionate Scholar. The second is the Bohemian Musician. And the youngest is the Irascible Writer. Each is different, and each possess a killer, nearly subversive sense of humor. Alas, I cannot fathom its origin. For the moment, only the writer has a WordPress blog (that I know…
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Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and T.S. Eliot’s “Portrait Of A Lady”
What an incredible reading find from my friend John at Poetically Versed! Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and T.S. Elliot. Eclectic and delightful!
