Piper At the Gates of Dawn
Van Morrison Live On Stage: A Meditation I. And the Cold harshness Of time (dissolves) When we hear Him sing (live) On stage (angels) Married to Their wings (sing) Of … Continue reading
Unhurried Vision
UNHURRIED VISION. Michael Rothenberg. La Alameda Press. Michael Rothenberg was arguably Philip Whalen’s closest friend during the Zen Master’s last days on this earth. It was during those days that Rothenberg … Continue reading
Poems & Poetry
From the Editor: These books mark the best in the world of poetry for 2003, and come with our highest recommendations. They are simply a must for the shelf of … Continue reading
New American Poetry
Books THE NEW AMERICAN POETRY, 1945-1960. Edited by Donald Allen. University of California Press. This comprehensive anthology of the American post-war poetry scene was re-released in 1999, with an afterward by … Continue reading
A Gradual Twilight & Copper Canyon Press
A GRADUAL TWILIGHT: AN APPRECIATION OF JOHN HAINES. Steven B. Rogers. CavanKerry Press Ltd. Poetry. Criticism. Memoir. A Gradual Twilight is a wonderful book of reflections retracing the life of poet-naturalist John … Continue reading
Spotlight On A Master
HOROWITZ LIVE & UNEDITED (The Historic 1965 Carnegie Hall Return Concert) and SET IN THE HANDS OF THE MASTER. Vladimir Horowitz. Sony Classical. October 1, 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of … Continue reading
“Nocturne”
She came Forth falling: The moon (in) The window (grits) Its teeth (night) Sky watching (the woman) Pin up Her hair (and) Kneel in To bed (night) Sky watching (blood) … Continue reading
“A Poem Further Contemplating the Evening News”
And so is Your life (based) Upon the structure Of light (a dearth) of love (in) This world now (leaves) Them hungry And hollow (surgery) On healthy individuals? Cutting sweet … Continue reading
Electric Review 