After 33 replies, Sharon's head will certainly be 'crowded with
voices'. I've slept through it all on this side of the planet, so woke
to my own version of digest. Two things struck: Wouldn't it be an
interesting world if we all spoke openly as did Stephen,
unintentionally? And what an unexpected and fine poem from Candice -
that's where the true value lies. ('Unexpected' because of her
nationality, locale, you understand - a bloody great ear for the song
in words.)
And, if I may have a third, a 'pro' when it comes to poetry is
exceptionally difficult to define. Pound once said a wonderful thing
about how he admired the skilled amateurs more, and listed about three
main poets who he felt fell into this category. Unfortunately I'm a
long way from my home library and can't quote accurately. Can anyone
dig out the section I'm talking about? It is probably in Hugh Kenner's
'The Pound Era', but I can't be sure.
It's morning now. Off to work.
Andrew
On 10/04/07, MC Ward <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello Stephen,
>
> You apparently don't remember me from Joe's former
> list--as a poet, I mean. I am also, like Hal, a "pro."
> Since my credentials were questioned, I'm glad to post
> a poem that appears in both the traditional music
> issue of _Shenandoah_ and my book, _The Moon Sees the
> One_ (2006). As for responses to other people's poems,
> I never comment unless I have a positive remark or
> suggestion to make.
>
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