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“Who You Are”: On Anne Carson’s Short Talks and Reprint Editions

Reprints are lost gems. A gorgeous semi-precious stone perhaps in an antiquated or garish setting. A ring at the flea market that sparkles and shines, waiting for someone to repackage it, offer it with a proposal, wear it anew.

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National Poetry Month Day 14: “Matthew 5:4” by Ruben Quesada

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Take me. Take this. My wasted life and all its bliss—the sea of your waking body

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National Poetry Month Day 13: “Coupling” by Kelli Russell Agodon

Coupling When I said, I don’t remember, what I meant was I wasn’t paying attention, or Quiet, I’m reading. Similar to when I said, We should clean the living room,…

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National Poetry Month Day 12: “Sestina After a Miscarriage” by Daniel Priest

Sestina After a Miscarriage -For WV After that long loss they stumble home with an empty locket and box of ashes, stand crying on each other in the kitchen, spill…

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National Poetry Month Day 11: “How To Purchase a Flight” by Aziza Barnes

HOW TO PURCHASE A FLIGHT

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Immigrant Model by Mihaela Moscaliuc

Eric Farwell reviews Mihaela Moscaliuc's Immigrant Model today in Rumpus Poetry.

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Poetry Without Music

For the Kenyon Review blog, Cody Walker discusses Ezra Pound and what happens when you separate poetry from music.

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National Poetry Month Day 10: “One Last Thing I Must Tell You About America” by Kyle McCord

One Last Thing I Must Tell You About America When spring comes at last it rains white petals.

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National Poetry Month Day 9: “We Came Because the Romans Came, Joseph” by Dena Rash Guzman

We Come Because the Romans Came, Joseph You are a scene, an obscene staggering, your legion balls cold & wanting a beach or bayou, a hot place

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Bedtime Reading with Charles Simic

Poet Charles Simic, in a piece on the NYRB blog, shares his quest for the perfect bedtime reading strategy. Simic turns to books to settle his mind for the night,…

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Angel Park by Roberto F. Santiago

Melissa Adamo reviews Roberto F. Santiago's Angel Park today in Rumpus Poetry.

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The Rumpus Interview with Jennifer Michael Hecht

Poet, historian, and philosopher Jennifer Michael Hecht talks about Thomas Aquinas, Robin Williams, and her most recent book, Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It.

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