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Two poems for Spindrift 2018!

2018/02/16 — Leave a comment

I received notice today that two of my previously unpublished poems, ‘eterne’ and ‘______ and ______’, will appear in the forthcoming edition of Spindrift. The 2018 issue should be available in May or June.

(16 February 2018)

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An itinerary (a poem)

2018/02/16 — 2 Comments

I’m watching Quay Brothers films again…  Continue reading

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Self-portrait (a poem)

2018/02/15 — Leave a comment

A quiet day at home…  Continue reading

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Bookstore Poem #126. Revolutions are in/convenient

2018/02/14 — Leave a comment

Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park. Despite the title, this ended up being a general rumination on war and violence. Continue reading

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Gradient fade

2018/02/13 — Leave a comment

An evening at home…  Continue reading

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In the quiet of the vestibule at St Andrews

2018/02/13 — Leave a comment

Written yesterday evening in the annex of St Andrews Bar & Grill. (‘Sylvian’s Wood’ is a piece of music recorded by Christopher DeLaurenti in 1996.)   Continue reading

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Bookstore Poem #125

2018/02/11 — 1 Comment

Columbia branch, Seattle Public Library.   Continue reading

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Bookstore Poem #120. I can see what’s in the cloud; making it rain is a different matter

2018/02/10 — Leave a comment

Green Lake branch, Seattle Public Library.   Continue reading

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Pools and footprints (a poem)

2018/02/10 — Leave a comment

Something short before the day’s adventures…
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Cover letter (a poem)

2018/02/09 — Leave a comment

Online job applications this afternoon…
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