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Poets Behaving Badly–or Not
At a recent open mic, the audience was patient and attentive. Many of the poems were fine and presented with polish and forethought. But…as with so much of life, sometimes there’s a better way. Know something about poetry; it’s not a sermon, a diatribe, or an ego trip. If you write it, you should read…
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Attendez Vous!
Please, if you go to a poetry reading, pay attention to the poets. This is not difficult when the readers are well known and there is no open mic. However, the open mic can challenge your parents’ kindest intentions to teach you manners. I am put off and put out by self-centered attendees who blatantly show no interest…
Karen Douglass, Author 