RIP Jack, Jackie Blue, Jackie Cracker—you were a paramour of Piggle, a chewer of plants, and a very good boy. We love you so much.
Wow, I'm so honored to be on this list with many of my favorite poets! Thanks, Benjamin Niespodziany and Neon Pajamas!
Have I mentioned this wondrous mag from Nomadic Press? I'm thrilled to be included in this amazing lineup with some talented locals like Christopher Snethen. Thanks for having me, Michaela Mullin!
Me to a student: “Gimme an image.”
“An eagle on a cactus in the desert.”
“Now tell me: what food is that image?”
Thinks. “A taquito?”
“Excellent.”
HUGE thanks to the students from last weekend's online class, "Writing Poems that KILL!!!" When it was over, I felt less afraid of the news, which I attribute it to our group's intrepid, generous, empathetic discussions of fear and the act of sharing our writing. Writing can help our brains process trauma, and our current political climate is a minefield. But afterwards I felt a greater understanding of compulsion in our culture. It felt like I'd cleaned my glasses.
Plus, we got to talk DNA with a retired homicide detective. The process of translating her unimaginable memories into poems is something I'll never forget.
Classes coming up: An Intro to Poetry Writing and Writing Funny ("Humorous"?) Poems.
Here’s one of my fave poems we read in class, by Kim Addonizio
Color me proud AF to be "on maiden voyage of Hysterical"! Christina Shideler, whatta beautiful baby you have!
We’ll be reading and writing thrilling poems about true crime, horror, suspense and noir. We have a few spots left, and a GREAT group of poets. Click here to read more/sign up.
…in which we discuss music and poetry.