"I like your fourteenth utterance best. You are a poet, Rudolfo, and a charlatan, too. I subscribe to the idea that not all charlatans are poets, but all poets are charlatans. No one can write a poem without cheating a little, Doesn't everyone…"
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The DitchRider's blog post was featuredThe Sunday Poem: Rudolfo Carrillo... Fourteen Utterances Designed to Provoke Reflection Among Poets
Those familiar with Rudolfo Carrillo's work will absolutely love this new piece. As the title suggests, a marvelous, complicated trip awaits the reader. "I dreamt Orion was invisible." says the poet. So that pretty much leaves us to wander without his familiar presence. Yes, "The hunter lies beatifically below the…See More
The DitchRider posted a blog postThe Sunday Poem: Rudolfo Carrillo... Fourteen Utterances Designed to Provoke Reflection Among Poets
Those familiar with Rudolfo Carrillo's work will absolutely love this new piece. As the title suggests, a marvelous, complicated trip awaits the reader. "I dreamt Orion was invisible." says the poet. So that pretty much leaves us to wander without his familiar presence. Yes, "The hunter lies beatifically below the…See More
John Roche commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Julie Brokken... You Said, I Said"
Great imagery, Julie, and some tongue-and-mind-twisters here. Good one!"
John Roche commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Marilyn Stablein... Seeing Blue"
Blue Rapture, indeed! Delightful poem, Marilyn!"
Teresa Gallion commented on The DitchRider's blog post The Sunday Poem: Julie Brokken... You Said, I Said"Nice penning Julie and I expect to hear it out loud soon (smiles).
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The Sunday Poem: Rudolfo Carrillo... Fourteen Utterances Designed to Provoke Reflection Among Poets
Posted on May 19, 2013 at 8:00am 2 Comments 3 Likes
Those familiar with Rudolfo Carrillo's work will absolutely love this new piece. As the title suggests, a marvelous, complicated trip awaits the reader. "I dreamt Orion was invisible." says the poet. So that pretty much leaves us to wander without his familiar presence. Yes, "The hunter lies…
The Sunday Poem: Julie Brokken... You Said, I Said
Posted on May 12, 2013 at 7:30am 5 Comments 3 Likes
The sweet sadness of Julie Brokken "bubbles like cream soda slowly sipped" in a tall glass of poetry this morning. Happy Mothers Day!
Julie Brokken works out of her White Butterfly Studio in downtown Albuquerque's…
Continue The Sunday Poem: Marilyn Stablein... Seeing Blue
Posted on May 5, 2013 at 8:00am 7 Comments 1 Like
With one poem, Marilyn Stablein has managed to redefine a color that had a somewhat lonely, if not negative, place in my memory. Blue brings a smile this morning.
Ms. Stablein is reading at…
The Sunday Poem: Hakim Bellamy... Jamesetta
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 8:00am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Just about one year ago, Hakim Bellamy was selected as Albuquerque's first Poet Laureate. What an honor! And what a responsibility. How can a poet be such an active presence in the community and continue writing at the same time? Somehow he's doing it...and brilliantly. His first book of poems came out…
The Sunday Poem: Gina Marselle... Ode to My Son
Posted on April 21, 2013 at 7:30am 4 Comments 1 Like
If any kind of poem seeks to crystallize the meaning of life itself, it is one that is written to a son or daughter. As hard as that is, Gina Marselle sprinkles plenty of memorable images in the direction of her beautiful baby boy.Ms. Marselle, "Wife. Mother. Teacher. Poet.…
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- At 8:53pm on December 5, 2010, Barbara Bode said…
- Was it you who posted the Frida and Diego poem? Stunning! I sent copies to a dozen friends. In fact that poem , which I read on Jon Knudson's blog, was a major reason I tracked down Duke City. The other reason is that if I ever move back to the States, it would be to live in or around Albuquerque.
- At 4:23pm on October 27, 2010, Dee Cohen said…
- Yes, that was me.
Would you like a link to the album?
I'm new to ABQ.
Who was youse?
Dee
- At 3:28pm on April 8, 2009,
Joseph Franklin said… - Thanks for your response to my post about Harrison Ridley. Don't know if you're from Philly and knew of him but, well, he was a beautiful soul.
- At 7:42pm on February 9, 2009,
Idris said… - thanks for the comments. i will get something together and send it to ya.
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