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This is not the first time I have collaborated with Clayton Joe Young, Catawba Valley Community College’s wonderful photographer. Years ago I wrote a poem for the annual fundraiser “Aroma of Art” after his photo of an abandoned car. The … Continue reading →

Here are the first two poems from our December 2013 Art of Poetry reading. Both of these are based on Allison Rae Nichols’ painting “It’s Complicated” (see photo between the poems. The first poem is by regular series contributor, Doug … Continue reading →

Robert took this photo from the balcony as I read in front of a painting by Clay James. Closest to me you can see the student-poets from Montessori at Sandy Ford, (bottom to top) Margaret Erikson, Michael Dennis, Connor Bost, … Continue reading →

The fall 2013 sequence of poems began with several poems based on a single metal sculpture by Larry Heath. It seems somehow poetic that we wrap up this sequence, then, with a single poem based on several of Larry Heath’s … Continue reading →

Don’t forget the reading at the Hickory Museum of Art this Saturday (12/14) from 2 to 3:30. 17 poets (including 5 youngsters and one of the artists) reading 23 poems. Come early, and you can get an early jump on … Continue reading →

From the September 2013 Art of Poetry Reading. One photo, two poets, two poems. Nancy Posey ABANDONED after Mitzi Gelman’s The Last Road Trip After he relinquished his keys, abandoned his practice of driving by memory, not sight, the Ford … Continue reading →

Selections for the December 14 Art of Poetry at the Hickory Museum of Art reading have been made and are listed below. This should be a very interesting event as the reading will include notable area poets such as Bud … Continue reading →

Kelly DeMaegd BAND OF BROTHERS For Dallas and Reno after Bre Crowell’s “Dog Days on Sullivans Island” They were a twosome of trouble, canine equivalents to Frank and Jesse James. Confederate bushwhackers, robbery their game. Your trash can, their stagecoach; … Continue reading →

Here is another poem from the September Art of Poetry Event. This one is by Melissa Hager and is based on the glasswork of Stephen Dee Edwards. After the image of Edwards’ work there is another poem based on it, … Continue reading →

Brenda Smith A WOODY after Barbara Simmons’ “Ancient History” He always talked about his Woody affectionately, like all other cars before or after were just vehicles, but his Woody was a live being. His youth, his passion. No car like … Continue reading →