Montana-based poet and photographer Tyler Knott Gregson has written at least one new poem a day for his blog over the past five years. Every morning, he posts a photo with a caption and a haiku. Around lunchtime, he puts up a longer poem, composed on a typewriter and scanned into his computer. He shares … Continue reading Tyler Knott Gregson’s Poetry Cracks Best-Seller Lists (via Wall Street Journal)
Additional Info A Hott New Piece I've been working on! Hope it inspires. Enjoy. Please Like, Subscribe, Comment, & Share!!! Thanks!!! Follow me on Instagram: @MoLexi & Twitter: @MorganAlexia Shout Out to Tom Valley for the beats! Instagram: @valleybeats Information courtesy, YouTube
Sometimes sad, sometimes humorous, Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair's latest poetry collection, "The Lost Child: Ozark Poems," has an understory — one of grief and reconciliation with his mother. McNair, a resident of Mercer, will share poems from the piece during a local launch of the book at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Farmington … Continue reading Maine poet laureate writes poetry collection about the Ozarks of Missouri (via Franklin Sun Journal)
Additional Info MALCOLM LONDON, called the Gil-Scott Heron of this generation by Cornel West, is a young Chicago poet, performer, activist and educator. Malcolm has recently shared stages with actor Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and artist Lupe Fiasco as a part of the The People Speak, Live! cast. Here Malcolm appears on Episode … Continue reading (Video) Malcolm London
“Grandmotherhood: Revisited” by Sandra Gales Shapard (Tate Publishing, 135 pages, in stores) Sandra Shapard has written another book of poems about a topic she knows well — being a grandmother. It’s an easy read on the stage of life some women look forward to and others approach with apprehension, if not dread. Book cover for … Continue reading ‘Being Grand’ columnist writes poetry about being a grandma (via Oklahoman)
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It’s time for Charles Wright to put on a suit. The new Poet Laureate of the United States will deliver his inaugural reading at the Library of Congress on Sept. 25. When his appointment was announced back in June, the celebrated writer noted that he’d only worn his suit for “weddings and funerals.” Although he’s exceptionally … Continue reading Charles Wright’s first reading as U.S. Poet Laureate (via WashPo)
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The recipients of this year's MacArthur Foundation "genius grants" will each receive $625,000 over five years, no strings attached. That made some of us wonder what past MacArthur fellows have done with their money, a question that led us to 1992 winner Amy Clampitt. Clampitt, a poet, was on vacation when she heard from her … Continue reading How One Poet’s ‘Genius Grant’ Became A Gift To Future Generations (via NPR)
Additional Info The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Presents "Aja Monet - What I've Learned" a Camovement by Cam Be & Aja Monet Shot by Cam Be & Aja Monet Edited by Cam Be Filmed at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York, NY Aja Monet is the youngest to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grandslam Championship … Continue reading (Video) Aja Monet | What I’ve Learned
