Wolfe and Other Poems is an extraordinarily good collection of poems, clearly written by a veteran writer. The underlying credo of the collection is very aptly summed up in the opening poem called, appropriately, 'Credo': Step out under the stars on a dark night Or open Rilke, Frost, or Dickinson. Like that, all poems (mineContinue reading “Wolfe and Other Poems by Donald Mace Williams”
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To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme?
Imagine that you were lost in a wilderness and had to find your way out. Fortunately, you have with you a number of things, or tools if you will. In the first instance you have a kitbag, which is itself useful. Within it are various articles: a bottle of water, a knife, fork and spoon,Continue reading “To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme?”
Two Plus One Reasons to Write Poetry – #1
There are two plus one primary reasons to write poetry, which is not to say three; all numbers may or may not be equal, but reasons certainly are not. There are good reasons, and less good ones for all sorts of things. I am excited myself by good reasons to write poetry, and groan whenContinue reading “Two Plus One Reasons to Write Poetry – #1”
The Mapping Motivation Series 