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Poem of the Week: “Orchestra” by Russell Brakefield

Center for Poetry intern Amy Potchen selected this week’s poem, and said this: This poem is by Russell Brakefield. I chose this poem while looking into Brakefield’s poetry, since he will be coming to RCAH next month to do a reading. This poem reminds me to see the beauty in Summer’s nature before the season comes toContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “Orchestra” by Russell Brakefield”

“Poetic Justice” is in (and on!) the Air

Listen up! The Center for Poetry has ventured even further to reach audiences of poetry through its new podcast “Poetic Justice.” Interns Shannon McGlone and Allison Costello combined their love for radio and discussing poetry and social issues to produce a podcast, online for your listening enjoyment. In the first episode, the hosts talk toContinue reading ““Poetic Justice” is in (and on!) the Air”

Poem of the Week: “At Winter Solstice” by Colleen Anderson

This week, we thought this previous poem of the week deserved a repeat appearance. With wishes for peace and joy to you and yours this holiday season and in the new year, the RCAH Center for Poetry at MSU.   At Winter Solstice My lawn is deep in brittle maple leaves huddled against the house,Continue reading “Poem of the Week: “At Winter Solstice” by Colleen Anderson”

Poem of the Week: Not Forgotten, by Toi Derricotte

We hope you’ll join us this week for a workshop with Toi Derricotte at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, and a reading at 7 p.m. the same day. Visit here for details.   BY TOI DERRICOTTE   I love the way the black ants use their dead. They carry them off like warriors on their steelContinue reading “Poem of the Week: Not Forgotten, by Toi Derricotte”

Poem of the Week: “Abecedarian Requiring Further Examination of Anglikan Seraphym Subjugation of a Wild Indian Rezervation,”by Natalie Diaz

Angels don’t come to the reservation. Bats, maybe, or owls, boxy mottled things. Coyotes, too. They all mean the same thing— death. And death eats angels, I guess, because I haven’t seen an angel fly through this valley ever. Gabriel? Never heard of him. Know a guy named Gabe though— he came through here oneContinue reading “Poem of the Week: “Abecedarian Requiring Further Examination of Anglikan Seraphym Subjugation of a Wild Indian Rezervation,”by Natalie Diaz”

Poem of the Week: The Snow Fairy

By: Claude Mckay I Throughout the afternoon I watched them there, Snow-fairies falling, falling from the sky, Whirling fantastic in the misty air, Contending fierce for space supremacy. And they flew down a mightier force at night, As though in heaven there was revolt and riot, And they, frail things had taken panic flight DownContinue reading “Poem of the Week: The Snow Fairy”

Poem of the Week: Multiple Choice, by Susan Laughter Meyers

Your chickadee has nested in the wrong house, exposed and unprotected. a.    You write to it, praising the green         irony of an open door,         the breeze that airs the bed.         Which light, which shadow? you ask. b.    You listen to what could be song         but sounds more like scoldings         of yourContinue reading “Poem of the Week: Multiple Choice, by Susan Laughter Meyers”

Father and son duo Marvin and Nathan Bell visit Center for Poetry

By Kelsey Block Poet Marvin Bell and songwriter Nathan Bell joined the RCAH Center for Poetry on November 11 as guests in our annual Fall Writing Series. Marvin Bell served two terms as the state of Iowa’s first poet laureate. His son, Nathan Bell is a singer and songwriter. Click here to listen to theContinue reading “Father and son duo Marvin and Nathan Bell visit Center for Poetry”

Folklorists visit Center for Poetry as part of Fall Writing Festival

My heart, my soul, my spirit flies, As I walk with granny one more time… Folklorists Michael and Carrie Nobel Kline joined the RCAH Center for Poetry as part of the annual Fall Writing Series. Throughout the week of October 27, the musicians visited classes, facilitated conversations and gave a performance in the RCAH Theater.Continue reading “Folklorists visit Center for Poetry as part of Fall Writing Festival”