Phoenix Rises by Paula Tohline Calhoun The phoenix rises, dispersing ash as she extends her reborn wings to dry beneath the sun. She lifts her eyes, pondering the expanse of sky, marveling at each cloud, discerning from their shapes her... Continue Reading →
POETRY READING BY JANE HIRSHFIELD -- Poetry Center at Smith College Jane Hirshfield is the author of seven collections of poetry, most recently Come, Thief (2011).
The Glass Pond by James G. Piatt The opalescence, soundless pond, Like smooth glass rests peacefully Inside my morning thoughts, The downy breathe of serenity floating Atop soft currents of summer’s heated Voice, opens happy memories in my, heart. Dr.... Continue Reading →
1966 - A young Leonard Cohen explores the roots of his poetry with CBC-TV host Adrienne Clarkson. In this excerpt from Take 30, Cohen rejects the notion of artistic posterity and says, Im not interested in an insurance plan for... Continue Reading →
DESERT MIRACLE by Max Reif Whose hand has washed the desert sand and polished every leaf on every bush? Who cleaned the sky and brushed the distant hills, and placed each pebble where it needs to be? And how did... Continue Reading →
Rare Film Clips Of The Poet Reading Her Poems
Poetry Breakfast 