I’m delighted to announce that three of my poems are live at Quiet Letter. The three (“Cutting Down the Anniversary Pine,” “Strollermelon,” and “Memory and Closets“), were written during the 30/30 challenges I undertook during the past two Augusts to raise funds for Tupelo Press, a non-profit literary publisher.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks very much, Andrew.
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You’re welcome.
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Great mental break! Especially like Strollermelon.
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Thank you! Strollermelon was the result of a sponsored title, and was especially fun to write.
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That’s terrific news. Congrats!
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Thanks, C. It’s always surprising. Pleasantly so.
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congrats
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Thank you very much.
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Congratulations… as always… you are indeed the poet de jour, Sensei!! 😉
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Thank you, Daniel. I am the poet of forgetfulness. Today I found a poem I wrote eight months ago. It had totally escaped my mind, but fortunately read better today than it did eight months ago. Funny how that is. 🙂
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You are garnering many congratulations these days…and well-deserved! “Memory and Closets” remains a favorite. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe. I’ve enjoyed the 30/30 challenges, and will likely do it again in August. Much fun!
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I’ll have to start thinking of titles…
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😆
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Fantastic collection :))
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Thanks, Janice. I truly enjoyed writing these poems based on sponsored titles. They’re sometimes a bit challenging, but are always intriguing.
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The use of lists is nicely handled.These poems have something of Under Milk Wood about them, sort of not quite surreal. but certainly anti-real, in the cinematic-lingo sense: the asides to odd characters, half caricatured as much by what isn’t said & what is, such as Damon with his new pants. & the lists of course, which Thomas uses to great effect, especially, onions.
like a parrot perched on a smiling egg,
never spoke, but stirred the conversation.
is a great image & really forces the hyperbole of a fashion statement, really wish i’d thought of it.
Wonderful stuff as ever Bob.
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I had a great time writing these, despite the time constraints. I find it useful to challenge myself, and am considering options for the next 30/30 I undertake (probably in August).
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Can anyone do it?
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You have to apply. I’ll send details.
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I don’t think its my cup of tea but I’ll take a look out of curiosity.
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Love then, all three.
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Thanks, Belinda. They were fun to write!
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Congratulations!
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Thanks very much, Oliver. Much appreciated.
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