Our Inaugural Poet is America

Today, Richard Blanco will be in front of the world, reading his poetry. He is the unlikeliest of candidates to be chosen as the Presidents’s inauguration poet, or the obvious choice. I say… Read More →

Actual Tigers- a poetic tour de force

A few months ago, my good friend William Crawford asked me to read a manuscript for his new book of poetry. While I was honored and excited to get an insiders peek at… Read More →

Dear Chuck..if I may…

Dear Mr Bukowski, My apologies for the lateness of this letter. I have never been very prompt when it comes to posting my mail.You being an ex postal worker that hated his job… Read More →

A few words from Frank O’Hara

The beauty of poetry  is there is something/someone for everyone’s taste. I share with you today Frank O’Hara, an American “beat” poet. I connect so well to his words because like him, I… Read More →