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Close Readings by Andrew Shields
Andrew Shields Lest they get lost in the increasingly abundant comment stream flowing from my previous post, let me bring to the top the four close readings of individual poems Andrew Shields mentioned in that stream. They deal with poems by Rae Armantrout, Adrienne Rich, Kit Robinson, and John Agard. These are four different as different can be poets, and Andrew’s readings are fine indeed.Read More
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The Small Flame
Tongue by John Agard, from AlterNative Anthem* Small flameunder the roofof a mouth.You devourYou cleanseYou tell honeyfrom vinegar.You speak truth.You speak slander.You soothewith a kiss.You bruisewith a word. To the possessedyou are the giftof entertainment.To the dispossessedyou are the scaleof judgement. Small flameunder the roofof a mouth. Tyranny knowsyour hiding place. _____________* Distributed in the U.S.Read More
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. 
