‘The choice to write a poem in prose necessarily involves, in a way, shooting “Real Poetry” the finger, because “Real Poetry” often hasn’t treated the prose poet too well in the past. In fact, in the early 1970s and the whole of the ’80s and ’90s, prose poets were often encouraged to show up at literary events wearing paper bags over their heads, with a only a small hole through which they could breathe.’
I was once married to lady with an MFA in poetry who just looked at me with pity.
Exactly, Tom.
‘The choice to write a poem in prose necessarily involves, in a way, shooting “Real Poetry” the finger, because “Real Poetry” often hasn’t treated the prose poet too well in the past. In fact, in the early 1970s and the whole of the ’80s and ’90s, prose poets were often encouraged to show up at literary events wearing paper bags over their heads, with a only a small hole through which they could breathe.’
I was once married to lady with an MFA in poetry who just looked at me with pity.
Thank you so much, Peter!
I won't belabor it, but think of that COLLECTED, which would be a nice addition to the canon.
Also, if you're inclined, tell your readers about the post.
No need to respond. Have a good spring.
Black humor matters.
Especially in *list poems* where
substitution is the yeast that
starts the fermentation.
Just moseying along, absorbing all the stories in the poem - and then the zingers at the end!
I had a bipolar friend - never had a glimpse before of how it felt. Thanks!
Thanks for reading, Kate.
I love Alexie. Alexie for President!
Ha! I think it's clear that anyone can be president now or any public office. Maybe I'll run.
Believe it or not, you're too sane!
Isn't that a frightening thought.
We're livin on the edge, but at least we don't have to look downward anymore