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“They not only endure but also say something in the act of their run, something about the possibilities of the human body.”

I’ve been reading poetry for almost twenty years. I mention this because whenever you read a certain genre for an extended period of time you can find yourself returning over and over to old favorites. Which is good! Who doesn’t keep eating chocolate when chocolate is so awesome? (Especially when the chocolate’s ordered from Lagusta’s [...]

One of the most moving experiences we can have as human beings is that of mystery. We fall in love and suddenly our insides become outer space. We are in Portland and dreaming of Austin or we are in Virginia and dreaming of Tennessee. It’s the profound experience of the “other”. There’s a statement I [...]

“Maybe in your fever a whale or bear or ermine will sit near you, place a cold cloth on your forehead, and read the poems out loud.”

“Of course there’s always a remedy for the winter blues.”

“I plan on sending a copy to another friend.”