Monthly Archives: October 2014

The isle is full of noises that bring delight and hurt not

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Roy White

I’ve been thinking about found poetry because of a class I’m taking—this link points to some resources for producing found poetry, though that really makes it more like manufactured poetry: http://www.foundpoetryreview.com/resources/online-tools/ I once subscribed to an e-mail group that included … Continue reading →

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When I Make My Road Trip Movie

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Roy White

My essay “When I Make My Road Trip Movie” is in the current issue of _Eclectica_: http://www.eclectica.org/v18n4/white.html  

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Richard Howard takes on Ducal shrinkage

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Roy White

In the movie This Is Spinal Tap, the band is searching for a stage concept that will live up to the mythopoeic grandiosity of their Jurassic rock sound. They hit upon the idea of an 18-foot-high replica of Stonehenge, but … Continue reading →

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BestAmPo 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Roy White

This year’s edition of The Best American Poetry is out, with Terrance Hayes as the guest editor. Contrary to my usual custom, I looked into the introduction by series editor David Lehman, and was reminded why I usually don’t. He … Continue reading →

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Obituary of Red

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Roy White

I’m taking a poetry writing course in which the teacher talked about how remarkable it is that Louise Gluck, in “The Red Poppy,” is able to evoke the color red without ever naming it: http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/red-poppy-0 I’m a fan of Gluck, … Continue reading →

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