Poem Beginning with Two Lines from Montag
“Poetry
bears repeating”
because it bears on
and bears up
what we can’t bear
to lose
but will—
unless I’ve entirely
lost my bearings.
Poem Beginning with Two Lines from Montag
“Poetry
bears repeating”
because it bears on
and bears up
what we can’t bear
to lose
but will—
unless I’ve entirely
lost my bearings.
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
yes Tom<br /><br />as best that<br />we can we are<br />yet 'paying attention'<br /><br />… bearly<br /><br />ya'll come visit<br />when you have less time <br /><br />as for "lost my bearings"<br />me-thinks that THAT is <br />an advantage,<br />a beginning of sorts:<br /><br /><br />
Thank you, Joe. It is nice to see that you are still paying attention. I appreciate it!