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Poetry Club Talks…Wallace Stevens poem The Snow Man

This week at Poetry Club we ask what Is poetry analysis? Poetry analysis is examining the independent elements of a poem to understand the literary work in its entirety.  Poetry Club member Lynn will host the discussion on the poem “The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens  (1879 – 1955) and we analyze the heck out of it.

Poetry Club Talks…Lawrence Ferlinghetti Part 2

This week Poetry Club Talks finishes our discussion about the late poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.  We take a look at a few of his signature poems, discuss word selection, rhyme and speculate on the author’s intention.

Poetry Club Talks…Lawrence Ferlinghetti Part 1

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vswwh-fce29c Topic: Lawrence Ferlinghetti Host: Ron Poems: “I Am Waiting”, “The Changing Light”, “Natural History” Recorded: March 6, 2021 Ferlinghetti Poems Discussed This week Poetry Club Talks about the late Lawrence Ferlinghetti.  We take a look at a few of his signature poems, discuss tone and form.  Ron is the host.  He shares these thoughts, “TheContinueContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Lawrence Ferlinghetti Part 1”

Poetry Club Talks…Margaret Atwood Part 1

In the first five minutes we reflect on the career of actor Christopher Plummer, who passed away the day before we met, February 5th.
Poetry Club begins a two-part series exploring the new poetry work of Margaret Atwood.

Drafts and Thoughts

Below are two poem drafts to share today. I’d love some feedback if you’re up for it.
I was in Village Books the other day and saw my book “Fallen” on the shelf. It came out in 2017, four years ago. Hmmmmm… If I were to guess, I think I have one more poetry book in me, possibly by 2022.

To The Right

Earlier this year, before the snowpack in the mountains, could build and the rains of the Northwest La Nina winter began, Padden Gorge Trail was dry and quiet. The creek was all but dried up. The cold air chased away many birds and I experienced the eerie sensation of standing in a silent forest.

Poetry Club Talks…Composition Styles Part 2

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ni3cd-f5a847 Topic: Composition Methods Host: Ron Leatherbarrow Poems: “Fold Your Wings” Recorded: December 12, 2020 Three of us volunteered to share poems and talk about our composition methods.  In part two, Amory discusses her writing style and brings a sample of her work “Fold Your Wings” (below).  She shares how she’ll often work the pieceContinueContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Composition Styles Part 2”

Poetry Club Talks…Composition Styles Part 1

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t2yin-f58795 Topic: Composition MethodsHost: Ron LeatherbarrowPoems: “Gratitude”, “His Hat”Recorded: December 12, 2020 Three of us volunteered to share poems and talk about our composition methods.  First up is Linda who shares two poems “Gratitude” and “His Hat” (below). She talks about that moment during the construction of a poem when a spark hits, why it’sContinueContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Composition Styles Part 1”

Poetry Club Talks…Louise Gluck Pt1

https://youtu.be/LjzX8CoMMTg?si=Uvxc9FgIetDItD1y Topic: Louise GluckHost: Linda and AmoryPoems: “New World” and “Matins”Recorded: November 21, 2020 Our first two-parter!When Louise Gluck won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2020, the NYT recognized that many were unfamiliar with her work. One of their writers posted five poems, from five different collections, to introduce her. Linda shares a briefContinueContinue reading “Poetry Club Talks…Louise Gluck Pt1”