Ways of Rebelling Who needs to be at peace in the world? It helps to be between wars, to … More
Category: Poems
Advent poems 17: Ultramarine, by Michael Symmons Roberts
Ultramarinefor Philip Archer Looking for the perfect blue,water to swim in, not through, to fill his sea, his massive … More
Advent poems 16: the prophet, by Lucille Clifton
the prophet came to mewith a poor man’s taleof his one ewe lambsworn to him by sevenpieces of gold and … More
Advent poems 15: ‘There was winter’s cold and moisture’, by Jaan Kaplinski
There was winter’s cold and moisturein the bedclothes, in the walls and floor,our bodies tired from a long day’s … More
Advent poems 14: The Poet Wearies, by Adélia Prado
The Poet Wearies I’ve had it with being Your herald.Everybody has a voice,why am I the one who has to … More
Advent poems 13: from Midnight by Mourid Barghouti
To the victoriousI will send an unsettling messageand these simple questions:enemies,something gives me reason to doubt.All the gods of Olympussupport … More
Advent poems 12: Borders, by Peter Carpenter
Borders Ground Floor between Fiction and Poetry.The second time in as many days. It comes at me.The smell from … More
Advent poems 10: Yes, by Muriel Rukeyser
Yes It’s like a tap-danceOr a new pink dress,A shit-naive feelingSaying yes. Some say Good morningSome say God bless –Some … More
Advent poems 9: Ten Thousand, by Roo Borson
Ten Thousand It is dusk. The birds sweep low to the lake and then diveup. The wind picks a few … More
Advent poems 8: On Seventh Avenue South, by Malena Mörling
On Seventh Avenue South Walk more slowly now.You will never again step pastthe boy who has just reached 51,000,094,246.He can … More
Advent Poems 7: Sycamores at Tulse Hill Station, by Christopher North
Sycamores at Tulse Hill Station The long platform is full.The Sycamores beyond the chain linkare moving in morning wind,their leaves … More
Advent Poems 6: An Arab Shepherd is Searching for His Goat on Mount Zion
An Arab Shepherd is Searching for His Goat on Mount Zion An Arab shepherd is searching for his goat on … More
Advent Poems 5: Final Notations, by Adrienne Rich
Final Notations it will not be simple, it will not be longit will take little time, it will take all … More
Advent Poems 4: A Little Bit About the Soul, by Wisława Szymborska
A Little Bit About the Soul A soul is something we have every now and then.Nobody has one all the … More
Advent Poems 3: In a Time of Peace, by Ilya Kaminsky
In a Time of Peace Inhabitant of earth for fortysomething yearsI once found myself in a peaceful country. I … More
Advent poems 2: Old Folks Laugh, by Maya Angelou
Old Folks Laugh They have spent theircontent of simpering,holding their lips thisand that way, windingthe lines betweentheir brows. Old folksallow … More
Advent poems 1: Annunciation, by Gillian Allnutt
Annunciation I was alone at the well.I was doused in shadow and in deed.My yoke lay on the ground, … More
A list of found poems
As the holiday season continues I repost this list of various found poems that I have made over the … More
