Tag: poem
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Libby Copa, Spring•Summer 2017
The image is one from my many stream hikes, that despite my complaining knee, I am trying to make time for. But the poem, ah, I would love it if you take time to follow the link to Word Fountain and read “Silver Skin” by Libby Copa, Spring•Summer 2017
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Brian Dean Powers, Spring•Summer 2017
Be sure to follow the links to get a print copy with the gorgeous cover design (The Bees!) by Erin Mazzoni. We’ll also be including some bonus audio/visual content in the online version again this time. Here’s the first sample from Brian Dean Powers, including his poem “Van Gogh’s Bedroom.” Source: Brian Dean Powers, Spring•Summer…
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As Summer Comes with Edna St. Vincent Millay
I conclude this Poetry Month’s readings with a sonnet by Edna St. Vincent Millay. You can hear Micah’s Millay reading over on his blog. We’ll try to put together some sort of playlist from these too, and who knows, maybe we’ll add a bonus track or post as well. There is something about reading a…
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Tuesday Muse: Edna St. Vincent Millay
This is the project my son and I are doing: We picked four poets for this Poetry Month and for each week we both record a different poem or poems by the chosen poet of the week. Micah has recorded his Edna St. Vincent Millay poem and has hinted to me that since it’s early…
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Shaving with Richard Blanco
Unfortunately, that headline is not followed by a photo of Richard Blanco and me draped in bath towels, side-by-side in the mirror and shaving. I’m sorry to disappoint (myself). No, this is supposed to be a more family-friendly post for Global/National Poetry Month. The Monkey and I are doing a project in which we choose…
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Kay Ryan and Her Amazing Flying Chickens
Embed from Getty Images I had a rough start to the week. I had too much caffeine and not enough sleep, and pretty soon those chickens come home to roost. So it’s taken until Wednesday to get to this post. Thanks for waiting. I know you’ve been on the edge of your keyboard. The Monkey…
