Tag: poem
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Little Ways, Stafford, Wisdom and Poetry
So this poem, some might argue, goes against one of my carnal rules of poetry; don’t be teachy, or preachy. I honestly hate most philosophical poems, generally because they come off as either arrogant, or soulless and impersonal, and often all of the above. Other poems, in an effort to teach a lesson can turn…
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Crossroad Song, a Quiet Interlude
This is a very simple, straightforward poem in memory of my dear old friend Dennis. He was a mentor of mine during a very difficult time over a decade ago. His example of integrity and compassion was of inestimable value to me. This reading was recorded at Northumberland’s Priestly Chapel on July 1st of this year.…
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“Scratch and Dent Dreams,” Slam Poetry with Eric Darby
I promised I’d post a favorite Slam poem or two, and since I’m pressed for time this morning I’ll bring you one of my favorites performed at the 2005 National Poetry Slam Individual Semifinals, by poet Eric Darby. Understand, this performance isn’t my style, but I get caught up in not only his presentation, but…
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“Overvision” at Poetry Under the Paintings
This last Thursday we enjoyed Poetry Under the Paintings 2 at Faustina’s Gallery in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. We will continue this at least through the summer, so if you are in Central PA with time to spare and a poem in your hand (yours or a favorite), bring a chair and a taste for Ann’s mint…
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The “Prodigy”
I am in a hurry to get ready for tonight’s Poetry Under the Paintings, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. And by some slim chance that you reading this actually live near here, I urge you to come along. Bring a chair and if you’re daring, a poem (yours or a favorite) to read to the group. It’ll…
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Music and Poetry, DJB and BPK
So we were talking about innovations, ways to bring poetry to people who don’t write it, who might not even like it. Fusing music and poetry together seems to be a rather good approach, and so I found this little collaboration that Brian and I did over a year and a half ago as a…
