by Ryukan | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog
Tim McNulty Workshop Description: Images as Windows (Saturday, March 24, 1-3P at SPLAB) In our workshop we’ll explore the power of images to convey meaning, nuance and mood in our poems. We’re review some poems that rely on images, and we’ll jot some images in our...
by Ryukan | Mar 7, 2012 | Blog
Poetry Extraction One purpose of jargon is to rationalize discourse by substituting objective language for subjective language. (Just look at that sentence.) Ironically, removing emotion-soaked terms makes language sound disturbed, robotic. Take this blurb from the...
by Ryukan | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
The Cascadia Poetry Festival will examine regional poetry culture by gathering renowned poets at SPLAB, to learn, share ideas and techniques & begin to discover the qualities of the region and possibilities for deeper connection. Info/schedule:...
by Ryukan | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
The 1st Cascadia Poetry Festival is happening at SPLAB March 24 and 25, 2012. Will this be an historic event? Advance reservations are highly suggested and are cheap at $50. Half the space is already taken. & here’s what the Gold Pass looks like:
by Ryukan | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
I Love this Poem Because ____ Tonight’s question for Living Room is simple, but likely contributes to why we write poetry and participate in the circle in the first place: What is a poem you love? Can you bring one to share? If you can articulate where, how, and why...
