St. Lawrence Area Poets

Okay, I've read two poetry books lately, Logician of the Wind by Lee Slonimsky & What Focus Is by Matthew J. Spireng.  Slonimsky's is written in mostly sonnets & pretty much follows the imagined intellectual life of Pythagoras, the Greek 6th century B.C. philosopher.  Slonimsky is intoxicated by the natural world, the amazing varieties of shapes fashioned by unimaginable forces.  Spireng writes little nature vignettes focused on various animals like eagles, shore-birds, toads, & crows.  He shows the picture, then tosses in a few observations that sting.  Both books are worth reading.  They were actually given to me by the editor of Blueline Magazine at Potsdam State for review purposes.  I'm nearly finished w/ Slonimsky's but need to get started on Spireng's review.  Blueline usually is published in the spring. 

I've started submitting my poetry again, & have placed two poems w/ Abbey magazine in Maryland, due to appear in September, possibly sooner.  I'm submitting to only paper magazines right now.  I've been published on several online sites & find it unsatisfying.  Different generations.  I go w/ paper.  It can be recycled.  Trees grow back.  Trust me, it's not poetry cutting down forests--it's bureaucratic paperwork & junk mail. 

Anyway, the next meeting is scheduled for February the 22nd, I believe.  The Challenge is to read (to the SLAP group) three poems from different authors.  Sounds pretty simple.  Haven't heard when the Poetry for Peace readings will start at SLU.  Soon, I bet.  I'll announce it here. 

Until next time, get some good work done.  Bye.

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