Interesting Take on Writing a Poem

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05p3l96

Dana Gioa, California Poet Laureate on the BBC. 

A Few Irons in the Fire

     That is usually the case with me, and has been for years!What I will say now is that I sent off the final ms. for the Saluda Reflections and regained the rights to Accents.

Last Week for an Awesome Poetry Class

     Here's a confession. I should be paying the college for the chance to teach poetry, not the other way around. It has been an excellent semester in a small class. I have learned a lot from the students, and for the first time, one of my books is on the syllabus (Places and Times).

     Since we are approaching the final week, I am feeling a little wistful. Here is a video of an excellent poem read by one of my favorite poets. I use it also in my high school Mythology class.

     My hope is that you have at least one thing in your life that gives you joy, as this class ( and other things) have done for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpblaBb93fo

Graca Costa's Book Arrived!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214493518153348&set=a.3964603195127.171614.1281784341&type=3&theater

A wonderful day! First book by my dear friend and fellow poet arrived today!

Tagged by a friend and fellow poet!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=546519662406845&set=a.373059846419495.1073741828.100011464476062&type=3&theater

Great to read a poem by Alicia Salabert, but to be tagged by her!   Priceless! Gracias!

Insightful Review of "Accents" in JASPER Magazine

Jumping on that Holiday Gift Bandwagon

     And why not? If you live in the USA or Canada, I can easy send you signed copies of either or both books! If you live elsewhere, let me know if you have difficulty obtaining a hard copy. E-versions are always an option. If you would like a signed card, let me know and I can send one to you! All you ave to do is post a picture of you and your book (you can hide if you want to- I understand). Let me know where to send the card!

     Accents is $15 US, Places and Times $12 US.
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