My poem “It was 10 A.M. When the Angel Said You Have to Go Now” is among today’s offerings of the Tupelo Press 30/30 Project (9 poets have agreed to write 30 poems apiece in 30 days, to raise funds for Tupelo Press, a non-profit literary publisher). I am grateful to D. Ellis Phelps, alum of the 30/30 project, for sponsoring this title on her birthday. Happy Birthday, D!
It was 10 A.M. When the Angel Said You Have to Go Now
Forgive me for seeking clarity, but do you have a specific
destination in mind, or are you saying, with a little less
force, get lost, go away, I’m done with you, or might you
merely be suggesting that I go forth? And what exactly is…
Click here to see the rest of the poem.
Tomorrow’s poem, “As the Gravy Flows” was sponsored by Lady Phoenix.
THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS FOR SEPTEMBER’S 30/30 CHALLENGE! If you’ve considered participating but have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. There are rewards beyond producing thirty poems a day…
No more title sponsorships remain, but I could squeeze in one more 3-word sponsorship.
The sponsored poems have been a blast to write; the titles and 3-words have led me to poems I’d not otherwise have conceived. Thank you all for helping make this such an enjoyable month.
If you still want to donate, other opportunities remain:
For a $15 donation, I’ll send you a signed copy of one of my 30-30 poems. Your choice!
If you need something to read, Think Dink! A $30 donation will get you my 2015 chapbook If Your Matter Could Reform, Barton Smock’s Infant Cinema, Jamie Hunyor’s A New Sea, and Tim Kahl’s full length work, The String of Islands, thanks to the generosity of Dink Press founder and editor Kristopher Taylor! I hear that Kristopher Taylor is providing a little something extra with the collection. You can read about it here, thanks to Ken at RIVRVLOGR.
For information on sponsorships (and my other incentives), click here.
Thank you for supporting poetry! Only 5 poems to go!
O at the Edges 
They’re all great, but THIS one really tugs at me … might be the butter … love the overall tone of it.
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The title called for something a little quirky. 🙂
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Excellent as usual. Would you be up for a Renga next month? Perhaps as Renga Master? I understand, if not. This, although seemingly quite enjoyable, may necessitate a break from the day to day
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Thanks, Michael. Ordinarily I’d jump at the chance to participate in a Renga, but I need to spend the next month getting caught up on life – the 30/30 has consumed me. 🙂
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I thought so, but had to ask. Another time perhaps. Thanks, Robert. Enjoy your weekend.
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Yes, another time, definitely. I’m actually participating in a Renga with the other 30/30 project poets. I think it’ll be posted on day 30.
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Hey, Robert, have we gotten your permission to publish your contributions to the collaboration? You can just give me the okay here if you don,’t want us to pull them or need a notation about their publication elsewhere.
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Yep, you’ve got my permission to publish it.
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Thank you, Sir.
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You’re very welcome, and thanks for the invitation.
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Oh! My. Thank you, Robert! I laughed aloud several times during the reading of this exquisite piece of “love-moths flapping…” & yes, how did you know? The room does turn sweet and golden and that, indeed, I have questions. So many questions. It is “the little things” but I forget, trying to be more and more. Thanks to your mother for appearing here to remind me.
Lovely! Lovely. I will read it again & again.
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Thank you for the title! This one was fun.
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