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Pluto, On the Fringe

Pluto’s demotion from planet to dwarf planet feels a bit like moving the goal posts during a football game. Today’s poem’s subject is Pluto.

I’ve asked this myself

At a time that has become significant in a way not anticipated, the question of whether poetry can make a difference, and if so, how, seems difficult to answer. But really, the question is not new. There have always been…

Big Poetic Heart Passes: Tony Hoagland

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Tony Hoagland, who died from pancreatic cancer this week. NY Times article here. What I love about his work is his insistence on directness and accessibility without giving up anything in…

Fady Joudah Around the Net

Two Fady Joudah Interviews to Read This is just a quick post to drop a few interesting links out to readers. I’ve been away from blogging due to busy-ness with family activities, but I didn’t want to lose track of…

Free Poetry Ebook: Stars Crawl Out From Their Caves

Today and this weekend!! My poetry volume, Stars Crawl Out From Their Caves is free on Amazon, April 7-9. This is your chance to download the free poetry ebook. Free? What am I thinking, you may ask? I’m thinking it’s National…