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Complications

This is a poem from Complications of Life, Art, and Love.  “Complications” was inspired by my journey of what I’ve used to write poetry.  I’m back with my pencil these days.

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Complications

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If I Could Find Her and Hear Her Speak

“If I Could Find Her and Hear Her Speak” from my chapbook Complications of Life, Art, and Love.  It’s about one of my favorite poets Elizabeth Bishop.

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If I Could Find Her and Hear Her Speak

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Shaking Yusef Komunyakaa’s Hand

Yusef Komunyakka was the keynote speaker at Writer’s Week one year while I was at UNCW.  I was lucky enough to see him read, meet him, and get him to sign my copy of Neon Vernacular.  When I shook his hand it was a very important moment for me because I really enjoy his work and he’s such an iconic poet.  Here’s the poem.

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Shaking Yusef Komunyakka’s Hand

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