May was our 10th month for Poetry in the Boro, and I continue to be amazed and gratified at the enthusiasm of our featured poets, our regulars at the open mic, our regulars in the audience, MTSU Write, and our venues like The Green Dragon Public House. … [Read more...]
Metaphor, otherwise known as pretend
May 15, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Mother's Day lasts all week, right? It's going to in our family this year, since today (the day after Mother's Day) I have a poem dedicated to my mom newly published by Mothers Always Write. Read "First Muse" … [Read more...]
We might as well be on the moon or Mars
April 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I'm delighted to have a new poem included in Parks & Points' tribute to National Poetry Month, inspired by a trip my sweetie and I took to Yellowstone in 2015. Read "On This Uncertain Earth" … [Read more...]
In a city that loves the taste of marshmallow pies
January 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I'm honored to have my poem "As the Story Goes" leading Issue 5 of Forage Poetry Journal on the poetry of personal myth. My poem is inspired by and roughly modeled after Vandana Khanna's lovely poem "Insignificant Beginnings," … [Read more...]
In the dark may you see all you need
January 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Today I'm glad to have two new poems online in the O Winter! issue of The Wild Word. I wrote both of these poems during my recent residency at Rivendell Writers Colony, where I was inspired by winter walks in the woods and great conversations with fellow residents. … [Read more...]
