October 2015
Before I drag myself into work every morning, I sit in my car in parking lots—the only public places left that don't come with a soundtrack--and read poetry. Currently, I'm into Merrill Gilfillan, Steve Scafidi, Tom Clark and Tom Hennen. My new book of poems is Appalachian Night. It is available from me at no cost: just email chineseplums@gmail.com.
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T. Monk's Mama's Photo I.D.
Monk, Barbara, cleaner, stares, framed by creases, stains, the semi- accusing ink of fingerprint— no angularity to her gaze, nineteen- forty, smart blouse, eyes open wide. |
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Lucinda Williams
door to heart kicked open Christ it’s good out here |
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Miles Davis
born in tune working the softest registers, the tom cat pounces kills he learned his ruthless art listening to himself ripple |
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