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Poetry and Tragedy: “The Dead”
Et Cetera: Publick and Privat Curiosities | 18 hours ago
Poetry and Tragedy: “The Dead” Billy Collins who served as the United States Poet Laureate from 2001-2003, selected by the Librarian of Congress, has been called “The nation’s official lightning rod for the poetic impulse of read more
Hunger: Cravings of the Weary Forsaken
Et Cetera: Publick and Privat Curiosities | October 9th 2008
Music: Mavis Staples/Hard Times Hunger: Cravings of the Weary Forsaken The filmmaker, Samuel Christopher, is actually a duo consisting of Chris Turner and Sam Tootal. Their short film examines poet Billy Collins’ enigmatic poem &# read more
Today: If Ever There Were a Day So Perfect
Et Cetera: Publick and Privat Curiosities | October 7th 2008
Today: If Ever There Were a Day So Perfect Today If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you want to throw open all the windows in the house and unlatch the door to the canary’s cage, read more
I'm A Gonna....
Joe Brainard's Pyjamas | September 15th 2008 by William Keckler
I realize those are Courtney Love cupcakes. That's how a Viking icings. Deal with it.I'm going to post a poetry book as a separate blog with a link to it in my writings section. I winnowed it out of a few hundred pages written over the past seven or read more
Wish List
The Joiners | September 11th 2008 by Cabbage
On my wish list: Ballistics, by Billy Collins. Is it fair to say he's the 'Sunday comics' of poetry? And I don't mean that in a bad way. I say that because of his accessibility and humor. I also think he's the one man who can save poetry by appealing read more
More Tips For Teaching English Composition: Grading.
Sean Blog: It All Relates to Writing | September 5th 2008 by Sean Lovelace
To foresee the outcome of grading before the outcome is obtained is indeed an egregious error. Listen! The “Fish-Scale” formation must be deeply pondered. It has nine fins. Let us discuss the Nine Fins of Grading. 1.) The fin of red ink is the r read more
“Something else is slipping away”
Raging Dad: Exploring the mercurial nature of fatherhood | August 26th 2008
I have a terrible memory. Raging Mom thinks it is because I don’t pay attention. She’s probably right. Wait a minute, what was this post about? Gotta focus… You know that feeling, when you have driven a long distance, and when you r read more
Morning
Speaking of Romance | August 5th 2008
Why do we bother with the rest of the day, the swale of the afternoon, the sudden dip into evening, then night with his notorious perfumes, his many-pointed stars? This is the best— throwing off the light covers, feet on the cold floor, and buz read more
Poetry Wednesday
Texeira Life | July 30th 2008 by Robin
It was supposed to be Tuesday but I've decided to make Wednesday poetry day. Today's poem is by Billy Collins, former Poet Laureate of the US. Man in SpaceAll you have to do is listen to the way a man sometimes talks to his wife at a table of peopl read more
Forgetfulness by Billy Collins
Fitzgerald's Poetry Blog | July 27th 2008 by Fitzgerald
The name of the author is the first to go followed obediently by the title, the plot, the heartbreaking conclusion, the entire novel which suddenly becomes one you have never read, never even heard of, as if, one by one, the memories you used to har read more
More Billy Collins, Now: Regarding Dick and Jane
Patricia Bralley: Seeing for My Self | July 17th 2008 by Patricia Bralley
Dick and Jane and Spot LookOriginally uploaded by Seeking TaoWhen you can allow this moment to be as it is without needing to label it,wanting it to be different than what it is,you open to the vast power that is concealed in the present moment.Eckha read more
Metamorphosis
A Poem a Day | July 16th 2008 by Robin Reagler
If Billy Collins could turn into a library, maybe he could change me into something new, a birthday cake made for one purpose—to make others happy. Or a mirror to help other see how they truly look. But they would not appreciate the mirror they loo read more
Some Thoughts to Chew On
Patricia Bralley: Seeing for My Self | July 13th 2008 by Patricia Bralley
Balanced rockOriginally uploaded by Seeking TaoThe essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.Epictetus (first century A.D.)I came across this quote and it captures the read more
The Loveliness of Words by Angie Ledbetter
Year of Gratitude (YOG) | April 28th 2008 by Angie
I've always loved reading books, short stories and interesting articles, but only in the last 5 or 6 years have I started really paying attention to poetry. Sure, I tried my hand at a few pathetic poems in high school to express all that teen angst b read more
Being a Tiger
A Poem a Day | April 8th 2008 by Robin Reagler
If Billy Collins could be turned into a library in one sentence, perhaps he could transform me into something new: a book with never-ending pages for me to fill with my thoughts, a plane, a spaceship that could travel through the galaxy. I am not bor read more
Riehlife April Poetry Month begins with “Introduction to Poetry…
Riehl Life: Village Wisdom for the 21st Century | April 1st 2008 by Janet Grace Riehl
My friend Stephanie Farrow, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is our Poetry Editor for April. She writes: It’s April 1, which means it’s the first day of National Poetry Month—no fooling! Being a certified PL (Poetry Lover), I’m celebrating the o read more
Billy Collins and The Movies
Remembering Matters | March 30th 2008 by Judith Shapiro
"The Movies" by Billy CollinsThe MoviesI would like to watch a movie tonightin which a stranger rides into townor where someone embarks on a long journey,a movie with the promise of danger,danger visited upon the citizens of the townby the stranger w read more
The Parade by Billy Collins Read by Garrison Keillor
Fitzgerald's Poetry Blog | March 28th 2008 by Fitzgerald
The Parade by Billy CollinsNotes from YouTube - The poem, "The Parade" by Billy Collins read by Garrison Keillor for Writer's Almanac. read more
Annie Liebowitz, Ron Padgett, Billy Collins and Me
Remembering Matters | March 22nd 2008 by Judith Shapiro
Ron Padgett loved and revered his friend, the late poet Joe Brainard. Of him Ron wrote:I Remember Lost ThingsI remember getting letters addressed to me with my name and street address, followed on the next line by the word City. Which meant the same read more
Poet Billy Collins: the theme of poetry is death
a shameful waste of madhouse time | January 30th 2008 by Peijin Chen
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Budapest
From the Living Room | January 28th 2008 by J Adamthwaite
I’m a big fan of Billy Collins. I’m also rather fond of animation. Combine the two and you have a winning combination as far as I’m concerned. JWTNY have produced several excellent animations to accompany Collins reading his poetry so it was qu read more
You, Reader -- By Billy Collins
WANDERER'S NOOK | January 7th 2008 by Deborah
Billy Collins I wonder how you are going to feelwhen you find outthat I wrote this instead of you. that it was I who got up earlyto sit in the kitchenand mention with a pen the rain-soaked... Words are streams of your mind and soul. They can ca read more
Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins
WANDERER'S NOOK | December 18th 2007 by Deborah
Billy Collins --One time U.S. Poet Laureate I can't begin to tell you how much I love Billy Collins. His poetry is fresh and uplifting. His writing inspires my writing. Hopefully one day, I'll... Words are streams of your mind and soul. They can read more
Approachable Poetry or Not
WANDERER'S NOOK | December 2nd 2007 by Deborah
I have learned that there are many different definitions of “good” poetry. Being a novice writer I strive to perfect my craft by reading and learning from professionals. With this thought in mind I... Words are streams of your mind and soul. T read more
more on writing in books
Treehouse Jukebox: Adventures In Earth | November 19th 2007 by Emma
Remember the post about writing in books a few days ago? I got a great comment on it from Suzi. (Please also visit her new blog where she answers yoga questions. Send yours in!) Marginalia by Billy Collins Sometimes the notes are ferocious, skirmish read more
Poetry in Motion
Yoga Like Salt | November 12th 2007 by YogaSuzi
I think that one of the hardest concepts for new yoga students to get their head around is that asana, or yoga poses, aren’t static. They aren’t poses to be struck and held; they are a framework for movement, opening, and exploration – read more
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