Listen to Dale Leffler talk about writing poetry, reading poetry, and where to find inspiration on today’s episode. He’ll tell us about the benefits of writers’ retreats, creativity exercises, and sharing one’s writing in a workshop setting.
It's just poetry, it won't bite
Stalker
Corey Mesler’s poem All the Dead appeared here in December 2013. Stalker By Corey Mesler We mocked our puppy hunting in the yard as if she were a lioness. Until she brought us dead squirrels, one, two, three. Now the game has abandoned the field and left Saskia to stalk leaves and sticks and the […]
Privileged Fear
KJ Hannah Greenberg’s most recent poem to appear here was Whispers of Wilderness (December 2013). Privileged Fear By KJ Hannah Greenberg Distinct almost entirely, extinct Excepting uncharted members, Save their healthy dread; the hunt. “Unpreventable” incidents Regularly precede capture, Whether mice or men.
Stray
Jeffrey Smyers’ most recent poem to appear here was Dancing Dust on Rising Grave (April 2013). Stray By Jeffrey Smyers Ever should you ponder the faded visage of wounds and sores half inflicted, half depicted carved upon the door knock again, I’ll answer. And take you to my table. Feast, starved friend. In my patience, […]
Refugee
Ian C Smith’s work has appeared in Axon: Creative Explorations, The Best Australian Poetry, London Grip, Poetry Salzburg Review, Quarterly Literary Review Singapore, The Weekend Australian, and Westerly. His latest book is Where I Work (Ginniderra Press, Adelaide). He lives in the Gippsland Lakes area of Victoria, Australia. Refugee By Ian C Smith The patrolman, […]
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