I came across this movie trailer while checking out a new poetry blog called “Speaking of Poetry“. Billed as: A comprehensive view of contemporary poetry across the United States. It’s a Zampano Films production in association Kill Poet Press and Journal (site currently down – their MySpace) It looks very interesting and I’m curious to… Continue Reading
Has our constant online connection broken our connection to creativity?
Some of you have noticed the “Take My Survey!” link at the top of the page and have taken it as well (thank you!). One of the questions I ask is: “If you write poetry, how do you usually compose?” That really got me thinking about how we as poets create and edit our… Continue Reading
Cloudy Day Art #77 – The Free Poetry Show!
Finally! Another Cloudy Day Art poetry podcast has finally been released. It seems time goes by so fast these days. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the poetry featured in this show, courtesy of CCMixter.org and Archive.org. Poetry featured: “Randy” by Ken Munro of “Ken Munro’s Word Warehouse“; remixed by Gurdonark “What About the Moonlight” by… Continue Reading
Poet Nikki Giovanni – We Are Virginia Tech
A beautiful, inspiring, and heartfelt poem by poet and Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni. Close your eyes and listen…. Continue Reading
Cloudy Day Art #76 – 7 Ways to Support Poetry During National Poetry Month
It’s National Poetry Month here in the United States, so I decided to share 7 easy ways that we all can use to support poetry this month. No, you don’t have to be from the U.S. to take part. These 7 ways can be used where ever you are. Read more poetry Talk about poetry… Continue Reading
Cloudy Day Art #74 – March Second Sunday – Women
It’s a celebration of women for this “Second Sunday” poetry podcast. Thanks to Julian from London for the great idea for this month’s theme. There was a great response to “Second Sunday” coming back and I’m definitely glad to have the input from so many great everyday poets once again. Thanks! [display_podcast] Featuring the poetry… Continue Reading
Second Sunday for March 2007 – Women
I’m happy to announce the return of “Second Sunday“, my listener submitted poetry show! In honor of “Women’s History Month” I’m happy to announce the theme for March’s show is “Women”. Thanks to listener Julian from the UK for his excellent suggestion. Please submit your original poems containing the theme of “Women” in audio format… Continue Reading
Cloudy Day Art #73 – Poetry and Promos
Welcome back everybody. This week’s show has a little different feel than my previous poetry podcasts. I think it is because the three poems I share have little to no sounds besides the poets voice. No music. I think I like the rawness of that. Poets featured: Gordon Buss with “From a Desert Island” (Gordon… Continue Reading
Cloudy Day Art #72 – Poet James Howard
This week’s poetry podcast features an interview with poet James Howard. James shared three of his poems: “My Guilt”, “Make A Stand”, “Walls” and spoke about his inspirations, struggles, and life as young poet. James is the son of previous interviewee James Howard, whom I interviewed back on show #11 back in July 2005. I… Continue Reading