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On Writing Fixed-Form Poems

Originally posted on May 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM Today’s guest post courtesy of J. Paul Holcomb, “The Poet from Double Oak.” I wrote my first poem in high school, but I had no idea what I was doing. I … Continue reading

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Suggested Reading for both LOVERS and HATERS of Poetry

Originally posted on May 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM This post is going to be short and sweet, for two reasons. 1) People who hate poetry will think looking up even their 4 poets is a chore, and 2) even … Continue reading

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Lyrics and Poetry

Originally posted on April 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM I think we’ve all said (or at least heard people say) things along the line of, “It was music to my ears,” and, “Pure poetry,” often even in the same breath. … Continue reading

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Awareness

Originally posted on April 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM Today’s guest post courtesy of Beth Honeycutt. “Pay attention!” I can still hear the voices of teachers remonstrating with students in classrooms all the way through college, to just pay attention. … Continue reading

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My Top 25 Favorite Poems

Originally posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM For the sake of other people being able to find them, this list includes only published poems. In my personal exposure to so many local poets, this list would change if … Continue reading

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