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Milkshakes and Chilidogs for the Holidays
If you’re looking for a poetic gift this holiday season for the Foodie in your life, may I humbly suggest my chapbook, Milkshakes & Chilidogs. Only $1.99 on Kindle or $5.45 for a physical book.
Fraiku: Gratitude
Feels like a bear hug warmth of a fellow human you’re not alone (A further expression of gratitude: my thanks to Barbara Leonhard, editor at MasticadoresUSA for publishing one of my dog poems, I dreamt I was walking my dogs … Continue reading
Hansel
She slinks over to me sitting at the bar, touches my arm, twirls her red hair, asks about my job and family. Tells me she loves to bake. Her oven is always hot. Calls me cute and with a wink … Continue reading
Canis Redivivus! at MasticadoresUsa
I am pleased to announce that my old poem Canis Redivisus! is up on MasticadoresUsa as part of their pet poetry series. Don’t worry, only the title is in Latin. Here’s the first stanza: My dog sleeps like a beach … Continue reading
Conversations with My Father, Nevermore
Don’t worry, my dad’s still alive. I merely chose that provocative title because two of my poems were published today. Conversations with My Father has been posted at the wonderful Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Thank you, Strider! Here’s the first stanza: … Continue reading
In Medusa’s Kitchen
I am pleased to announce that yesterday seven of my old poems visited Medusa’s Kitchen. If you’re new to my work, here’s a good place to check out these previously published pieces from the past decade, including one that got … Continue reading
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How I Learned to Write Poetry at The Lake
I’m very proud to announce that a new poem of mine has just been published at The Lake. My thanks to John Murphy for accepting my work. How I Learned to Write Poetry starts like this: Little boy in a … Continue reading
The Nature of Nurture at Whispers and Echoes
I’m proud to announce that my poem The Nature of Nurture has been published over at Whispers and Echoes. Thanks, Sammi! The Nature of Nurture is a Kwansaba, first written over ten years ago. I’d never heard of this form … Continue reading
Leave me the night at Whispers and Echoes
I’m proud to announce that one of my old previously unpublished poems has been posted to Whispers and Echoes. Thank you, Sammi! The first version of Leave me the night was written as part of my 2012 April Poem-a-Day Challenge, … Continue reading
I’ll Never Finish My Autobiography at MasticadoresUSA
I am pleased to announce that one of my newer poems, I’ll Never Finish My Autobiography has just been posted at MasticadoresUSA. Thank you, Barbara! It starts: Keep your notebook and penat hand just in case you fall. Remember that … Continue reading
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 