Poetry Articles

Heralding the Feast

A Dorsimbra poem inspired by the rolling hills and farms of Iowa and Grant Wood’s painting, “Young Corn.”

Ghost Story

Why shouldn’t they be just as we knew them?

Fun House

I asked my mother, once, why some of us found circus clowns disturbing or scary. Objectively, I know that they are there to make the audience laugh and to bring joy. But count me among those who see Pennywise in every clown.

Encomium to the Living

What would the dead write of us, if they could still pen a poem? What would they tell us, if they could offer advice after death?

Heralding the Feast

Heralding the Feast

A Dorsimbra poem inspired by the rolling hills and farms of Iowa and Grant Wood’s painting, “Young Corn.”

Fledglings

Fledglings

A new poem, “The Fledglings,” using last week’s Creative Copy Challenge prompt.

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Think You “Hate” Poetry?

Think You “Hate” Poetry?

It’s not you, it’s me. Well, maybe it’s both of us. Reading and enjoying poetry takes a little effort on the part of the reader, but should not feel like an onerous chore.

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