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Margaret Randall commented on Dee Cohen's blog post ABQ Pics: In The Clouds

"Oh but you are a poet! Nice poem, that moves my own imagination this way and that..."

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Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Julie Brokken... You Said, I Said

"Nice poem, especially for today."

May 12

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Marilyn Stablein... Seeing Blue

"What a gorgeous blue poem, Marilyn! Hard to do justice to the color's wonder, but you go beyond that and create a whole new imagining."

May 5

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Hakim Bellamy... Jamesetta

"The thing about Hakim's poetry is that they read as well on the page as they sound slammed or read. This is a beauty!"

Apr 28

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Gina Marselle... Ode to My Son

"Lovely poem of love for a child, a very special love and the poem measures up."

Apr 21

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Tanaya Winder... To the Offset Metronome: On Breaking Rhythm

"What an evocative poem, Tanaya! Thank you. "keyless pianos echoing an emptiness so whole noted it lingered through morning" is a line that still sounds in my ears. As well as many others. But it is the whole of this piece that feels so…"

Apr 14

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Jessica Lopez... 2 poems, The Poem I Most Fear & What the Womb Isn't

"Jessica Helen Lopez is SOOOO good! I can hear these poems in her seductive yet powerful voice. And here's to "I'll Drink to That!"--a venue that Carlos Contreras has brought to life and good energy. Wish I were in Albuquerque to…"

Apr 7

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Lauren Zuniga... two poems, The Drowning & A Benediction for Hustlers and Gardeners

"What a great privilege to have this poet in Albuquerque, and to be able to wake up to these poems on Easter morning! I can't remember identifying more with a poet's voice. So many poets have great politics but stumble when they try to…"

Mar 31

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Margaret Randall... Cursive Writing and Old Slide Rules

"Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment. This is a wonderful form for poetic communication. Kudos to Jon."

Mar 30

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Merimee Moffitt... You Call

"The perfect poem to put us all back in a good mood after getting up this morning to another freezing day! Merimee, you are a master of the evocative image with lots behind it. Thank you!"

Mar 24

Margaret Randall liked The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Margaret Randall... Cursive Writing and Old Slide Rules

Mar 18

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Nathan Brown and Cathy Arellano... two poems, The Sign & Riverside Drive

"Two wonderful poems, one from Cathy whose work I know and love, the other from Nathan Brown whose work I will now seek out and read. Duende is fortunate to have this duo this afternoon--and they are fortunate to be reading in one of our best poetry…"

Mar 10

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Wil Gibson... Beautiful Beast

"Powerful images! Guess Rockford must rival Albuquerque in producing its share of good poets.And Albuquerque always puts the welcome mat out for those from elsewhere. "

Mar 3

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Elizabeth Jacobson... Lyre Snake

"Nice poem. I like the way the animal and ancient art worlds come together."

Feb 24

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Margaret Randall… Tipping Point

"Feels strange to be the first to comment on this post, since the poem is mine. But it feels good to be sitting on the veranda of our hotel here on Granada's main plaza, reading a poem of mine just published back home--makes a welcome connection!"

Feb 17

Margaret Randall commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem:

"Nice focus on the particular moment."

Feb 10

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Where I Live:: Albuquerque

About Me:: Writer, photographer, social activist

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: Surrounding landscape

My Website:: http://www.margaretrandall.org

What I'm Reading:: poetry, history, politics

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Albuquerque Cultural Conference: Only a Month Away!

Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:00am 2 Comments 2 Likes

A fabulous meeting of minds and talents is only a month away. The fourth annual Albuquerque Cultural Conference will welcome attendees with a September 28^th reception at the Center for Peace and Justice (202 Harvard SE, 4:30 p.m.). Billed…

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Albuquerque's Extraordinary Poetry Scene

Posted on August 27, 2012 at 10:00am 20 Comments 8 Likes

Good poetry in Albuquerque can be heard in at least a half dozen venues a week. In fact, many visitors and residents alike consider the city to be the current poetry capital of the nation. Rarely in the history of U.S. verse has there been a place where poets of so many different experiences, writing styles,…