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The One-word Poetry Volume

Here’s a weird idea I had when I was on vacation recently — I would write a poem that included the phrase “this exalted life.” Soon that poem turned into a title. That’s what I would call my poetry manuscript. But wait. There’s more: What if I wrote an entire volume of poetry where each… Read More The One-word Poetry Volume

November 10, 2021 LoriLeave a comment

Poems & Sabotage: Are you guilty?

I was talking with a friend last week when she expressed interest in seeing my blog. She wanted to see my poetry. That’s one thing you won’t find on this blog — my poetry. But Lori! You write a poetry blog! What are you thinking not putting your own poems on it? I’m thinking I… Read More Poems & Sabotage: Are you guilty?

November 4, 2021October 21, 2021 LoriLeave a comment

Removing Writing Blocks

It wasn’t until I went on vacation last week that I realized just how blocked my life is. Was. Let’s say was because now, some of those blocks are gone. Permanently. I’m not just a poet, and few people are. My day job is writing. That’s right — I write all day long. For a… Read More Removing Writing Blocks

October 20, 2021 LoriLeave a comment

That Sink-or-swim Moment

An epiphany — no, let’s just call it a moment. I had a moment recently (yesterday) where every poem I’d written looked, well, wrong. Not one — not even the one nominated for the Pushcart Prize — appealed to me. I would open one file, move some words around, then close it in disgust. I… Read More That Sink-or-swim Moment

March 16, 2016 Lori2 Comments

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