Is it any good?
Acclaimed poet and teacher Jack Ridl says others often ask him, “Is my poem any good?” He answers "It's likely we all worry about that, or at least worry about embarrassing ourselves … Continue reading >>
What:
In second grade, I proudly wrote my very first poem; it celebrated New York City where I lived: “I love the city/ It is so pretty.”
My desire back then was to grow up to become a writer of … Continue reading >>
Avast, ye hearties!
Hurricane Florence forced us to reschedule our September visit to Ocracoke Island, NC to October, but lucky us, that's when the annual Pirate Jamboree was held. We got to … Continue reading >>
What:
I have been trying to write poems that evoke poetry for 51 years. I have also written essays, lots of blurbs, and every Thursday since the 2016 election a commentary with an appropriate poem. … Continue reading >>
Even a feral cat who has never lived indoors can find love, a family, and a home.
The Story of Little White
Faye Rapoport DesPres and I share a publisher, Buddhapuss Ink. I know from reading … Continue reading >>
The moment we read the stick, some of us buckled on the bathroom floor....Undecided, we waited too long. Decisive, we were instantly clear about what to do. We were happy about it until we … Continue reading >>