very honored

Two months ago or so Stephen Burt mentioned my my poem in storySouth on his blog. I remain very honored by the compliment. I suggest checking out the the entire issue, now on-line. I like Amy Jirsa's "Old Heroes." Particularly the lines:

And when this body has deflated

and ribs like fingers cup what’s left 

of its last breath, who mourns?

I am one who likes, for obvious reasons, quality exploration of death -- both linguistically and intellectually. There's an odd sensibility in being asked to appreciate images of death such as seagull skulls and fox roadkill as symbols of life.

You can also check out Hunger Mountain for a new issue on-line, I've been by tonight. I actually attempted an interview for the editors, so you can check out my bumbling oddness. And, I can't wait because I get to read new work from ??? Suh-weet.