With a Commentary on the Poem by the Author
Syd: I think my last one 20 years ago. Here's an earlier Substack essay/fiction on the AWP that will make you laugh. I'm revising it tomorrow for the book of essays I'm compiling. https://johnsonp.substack.com/p/a-travel-bag-for-literary-conferences
wonderful commentary, Nin /
reading your definitions of prose poetry
I was reminded of Keat's negative capability /
dark humor emerges from capability.
With Edson gone, you and the delightful Nin are undisputed heavyweight co-champions of the prose poem. Thanks to you both!
Yes, Sydney, she's a wonder. We were writing prose poems when you had to show up at the AWP with a paper bag over your head with three holes to see and breathe.
You share in wondrousness. Best thing to do with AWP, I long since decided, is to skip it.
Syd: I think my last one 20 years ago. Here's an earlier Substack essay/fiction on the AWP that will make you laugh. I'm revising it tomorrow for the book of essays I'm compiling. https://johnsonp.substack.com/p/a-travel-bag-for-literary-conferences
wonderful commentary, Nin /
reading your definitions of prose poetry
I was reminded of Keat's negative capability /
dark humor emerges from capability.
With Edson gone, you and the delightful Nin are undisputed heavyweight co-champions of the prose poem. Thanks to you both!
Yes, Sydney, she's a wonder. We were writing prose poems when you had to show up at the AWP with a paper bag over your head with three holes to see and breathe.
You share in wondrousness. Best thing to do with AWP, I long since decided, is to skip it.