Thank you for introducing this poet and this poem. Like others you've shared, this poem suggests the limits in style and attitude of our current aesthetic. Mary Kinzie, in "A Poet's Guide to Poetry," first made me think about the invisible fence enforced by publications, critique groups, academic approaches to poetry, etc.
Yes, we totally need those types of guys. And thank you for introducing me to a poet I’ve never heard of! And speaking of this part of the world and fun to be with guys, reading the poem made me thing of this annual Gloucester event that just happened:
Thank you for introducing this poet and this poem. Like others you've shared, this poem suggests the limits in style and attitude of our current aesthetic. Mary Kinzie, in "A Poet's Guide to Poetry," first made me think about the invisible fence enforced by publications, critique groups, academic approaches to poetry, etc.
What a fun read! Makes me wish I could go back in time and meet the poet!
It took two readings but then a smile crossed my face so early this morning.
Yes, we totally need those types of guys. And thank you for introducing me to a poet I’ve never heard of! And speaking of this part of the world and fun to be with guys, reading the poem made me thing of this annual Gloucester event that just happened:
https://youtu.be/JjUA9d1tl0I?si=pm4vheE5mi3xNJ1w