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Poets and Poems: Mischa Willett and “The Gift Card Has Already Been Redeemed”
Mischa Willett finds grace, purpose, and meaning in poetry. I’ve talked before about my experiences with the art of Anselm Kiefer. I’d seen two of his works at the St. Louis Art Museum, and then in 2014 I walked into an entire exhibition at the Royal Academy of London. Over this past winter, the St. […]
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ Magician
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem with a bit of magic in it.
When a Poem Completely Eludes You
I looked forward to reading “The Song of Roland,” but then became lost in the maze of dozens of names and some 25 main characters.
“Paul Celan: A Life” by Anna Arno
Anna Arno has written a thoughtful, often somber biography of the poet Paul Celan, showing how tragedy underscored his poetry.
Reading Paul Celan for the First Time
The poetry of Paul Celan reflects the tragedies of his life, which included persecution, occupation, forced labor, and his murdered family.
Poets and Poems: Christian Wiman and “The Dance”
Poet Christian Wiman, in his new collection “The Dance,” writes poetry experiential and participative; you wade in and follow the current.
Learning by Poetry: Qui a, Who Has
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Poets and Poems: James Tweedie and “Love Found, Yearned For, and Lost”
Love is a big topic, not only covering a range of conditions and realities but also poetic forms. Tweedie writes love and passion in his new collection.