My Lost Poet: Interviewing Philip Levine (via The Paris Review)

In the spring of 2012, Philip Levine delivered a lecture at the Library of Congress called “My Lost Poets,” marking the end of his tenure as the eighteenth U.S. poet laureate. In the talk, which was later published in Five Points, Georgia State University’s literary journal, Levine takes us to Wayne University’s Miles Poetry Room … Continue reading My Lost Poet: Interviewing Philip Levine (via The Paris Review)

(Video) Flirtus

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Local poets tell stories in different ways (via Shreveport Times)

Even folks I know who read dozens of books a year seldom read poetry. Myself included. Some find it overly difficult to understand. Others equate all poetry to sentiments found in greeting cards. When I was a newspaper editor, few things could evoke a newsroom groan like a poem submitted for publication. Because, of course, … Continue reading Local poets tell stories in different ways (via Shreveport Times)

Poetry helps discover what God has hidden in the world (via NJ)

Full Title: Faith Matters: Poetry helps discover what God has hidden in the world The St. Peter's University audience of 250 students and guests knew exactly what Kathleen Norris, poet and author, was describing. Shutterfly allows parents to create a photo album of a child and share it with family and friends. That's just what … Continue reading Poetry helps discover what God has hidden in the world (via NJ)

Brooklyn’s Lady Lamb Brings Poetry To Indie Rock (via The Artery)

Aly Spaltro, known professionally as Lady Lamb, is the rare indie rock artist whose words live as vividly on paper as they do in song. It’s not simply that she gives so much in her lyrics—of herself, of her imagination—but that she writes with such strange, radiant detail. The Brooklyn singer-songwriter’s new album, “After,” out … Continue reading Brooklyn’s Lady Lamb Brings Poetry To Indie Rock (via The Artery)

First official Intercollegiate Poetry Slam is a slam dunk (The Spectrum)

University at Buffalo. UB was given a thorough introduction into the heartfelt, emotional world of slam poetry on Friday night. The sound of snapping fingers echoed throughout the Student Union Theater as the audience showed their respect and appreciation for poet after poet pouring their hearts out onstage, attempting to show off their poetry and … Continue reading First official Intercollegiate Poetry Slam is a slam dunk (The Spectrum)