COMING SOON Fear Less: Poetry in Perilous Times by Tracy K. Smith "A Pulitzer Prize–winning poet reveals how poetry is a powerful tool of connection and understanding in a fractured world." Author link tracyksmithpoet.com/about Book link wwnorton.com/books/97813240… #poetry #books

My poem "At the Exhibitions of the Vacant Frames" something for a Late Night Poets poetry challenge. A bit of a concept going on. I hope you find it interesting. Thanks for reading! Poem text link: allpoetry.com/poem/18744850-… #poetry #art #reality

I've talked about my mom's passing in 2020, how she introduced me to poetry as a child, encouraged me to keep writing and learning. I've not discussed much about my dad dying of cancer in 1987. Losing him played a decisive role in my lifetime commitment to poetry. My dad was a

Rigoberto Gonzalez's poem "The Luna Moth Has No Mouth" is great for many reasons. e.g.: after the opening biological fact, it gets creative, shifts attention, then transcends its mouthless metaphor to voice a deeper message. So good! Check it out: poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine…

I think one of the better pieces of advice I offer to developing poets inviting my insights is READ OTHER POETS. If they ask me why, I ask them to ask themselves "WHY (AS A POET) SHOULD I READ POETRY?" or "WHY SHOULD OTHER POETS READ MY POETRY?" Most try finding reasons

To me, #respect is essential in a poet's journey. Self-respect, yes, but also respect for... + other poets + readers + words + what you write about + the craft of poetry + communities + cultures + perspectives + interpretations + persons new to poetry Respect fosters

My #vssdaily #block theme #poem _ DEEP IN ENGINE BLOCKS Fresh breaths become the timely lights of revolutions strengthening: old pressures fueling new beginnings force more causes (with effect) to drive inertia from the rusting gears of wheels stuck in park. _ © Robert J.

My offering for the VSS365 daily poetry challenge ("transport" theme) _ POEM AS MODE OF TRANSPORT Not everybody boards this bus. Some rather a subway, cab, or boat. Some others walk on or pause a bit. The few who ride can change their minds. One traveler might reach the

"Crossroads" is one of my guitar instrumentals people have enjoyed over the years. Almost all of my music is improvisational, building and building, up to the final measure. If you'd ever like to check it out, here's the ReverbNation song link: reverbnation.com/robertjtiess/s… #music