Tag Archives: poetry

Guest Post: Marjorie Pagel on Poetry & Writing

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Christi Craig

In Milwaukee writing circles, Marjorie Pagel needs no introduction. She is a powerhouse with the pen (I’ve seen her in action), diving into writing with little hesitation, bringing amazing insight to the page, and then publishing great poems and stories. … Continue reading →

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#AmReading Ted Kooser: poems, nonfiction, craft

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Christi Craig

The Poetry Home Repair Manual (2005) Poems that change our perception are everywhere you look, and one of the definitions of poetry might be that a poem freshens the world. . . . . But how do you come up with … Continue reading →

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Quotables: #Poetry #TheRiver #Spring

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Christi Craig

On the other side of the river / there is a flame / a flame / burning May burning August . . . . a poet looks to her / a farmer looks to her / a Dialectical Materialist looks … Continue reading →

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