Betsy Mars
In her poem, “At The Ob/Gyn,” Betsy Mars writes …we…create a buzz and then we’re gone. The poet could easily have added that some leave a record of their time on earth in clear beautifully crafted poetry. —Grace Cavalieri
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Cooling off in the midday heat.
DC's 1985 4th of July
Photos of the 1985 4th of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Kayla Keegun
Once in a while you just luckily happen to meet a poet that refreshes the world. Kayla Keegun speaks with a clarity that only comes from authenticity; so much so that we say this is what poetry is-- honesty, lack of artifice, a message that leaps right to the soul. Then we say Thank You. —Grace Cavalieri
Adam Giannelli
To read Adam Giannelli is to fall in love with poetry for the first time— to be -swept off your feet— to ask it to go to the Prom.
Leah Umansky
Poetry is energy! Words have meanings! Language has feeling, imagery, sensuality! And Leah Umansky has all that, and more-- bubbling with originality, swag, and love. Who could ask for more? —Grace Cavalieri
Al Basile
Al is a performer, a host, a public intellectual—but it’s his poetry I love best—the sweet remembrances—the ache—the joy—the truth of his heart—the generosity. —Grace Cavalieri
Bonnie Naradzay
Reading Bonnie Naradzay’s new book is to enter language so crystalline and meaningful that you’ll believe this world is an elegant and compassionate place. You’ll know why a poet’s thoughts are a gift to everyone alive. “Invited to the Feast” is the title of Bonnie’s debut book and there’s never been a more apt title. You’ll go to it again, and read again—for the nourishment and the beauty. —Grace Cavalieri
Lee Woodman
Lee Woodman is an extraordinary poet in all ways. Not only has she commandeered the art of lyric, surprise, and image, she's the only writer I know with themed poetry collections.
Vintage dolls.
Toy Fair
At Rome's Toyssimi toy fair, vendors' tables overflowed with Barbie dolls to Chucky toys, action figures, trains, games and yesteryear playthings.
V. P. Loggins
These poems by V.P. Loggins strike an arrow of truth with every line said. Candor and authenticity make this poetry something we want to reread for comfort and to ease our loneliness. Perhaps it is his control over the content, or that someone is in charge of craft: but, It seems to make the world a little safer, somehow, simply by the reading. —Grace Cavalieri
Doritt Carroll
Authenticity is our favorite in poetry. Doritt Carroll gives us that and so much more with her wit, direct address, the trust she has in the reader; and the "felt life" in every line. To give so much of one's self is a gift to the world.