Poetry News For October 6, 2008

Poetry News:

So while I’ve been out Hayden Carruth died, the fake anthology was published (which I think is funny – the Rod McKuen is a nice touch) and the Nobel Committee said American writers are unworthy ….

1. — Exclusive Preview: Bob Dylan’s ‘Tell Tale Signs’ —
2. — Picasso’s interest in poetry comes as no surprise to those familiar with his life. —
3. — The Jane Crown Show: Joe Milford Hosts Jill Alexander Essbaum —
4. — Why do you write? Why did you start? —
5. — Linking Physics and Language Art through Tetractys Poetry —
6. — During the war, my own father was a sailor on the New York docks; had Crane survived and picked him up for some rough trade, I’d have been flattered. —
7. — “There’s Something Haunting and Nihilistic About Your Hairdresser” —

I’ve lost almost 10 pounds on my “OMG I feel like I’m going to throw up” diet LOL. I think I’m going into the hospital for 3 days for a bunch of tests (related to the dysautonomia; gravity I hate you.) I’ll find out in the morning. I’ll be back next week I reckon. xxxooo