When I looked at my phone this morning, I saw the above notification from The Economist on my screen and thought, that could be an interesting prompt. But I wasn’t just interested in writing a poem based on the headline; I wanted to see what other people would write as well. So I’m throwing aContinue reading “Let’s have a poetry contest!”
Category Archives: poetry
Notes on creativity and community
Today, I had the honor of serving as a guest lecturer in my friend D’Arcy Randall’s poetry class at the University of Texas. D’Arcy asked me to address my editorial work, my efforts at Borderlands, and my own writing. When I thought about how I balance those, and how each feeds my creative life inContinue reading “Notes on creativity and community”
Make Blackout Poetry Online
As I’ve revised and revised and revised my thesis some more, the only new work I’ve been interested in making are my blackout Cantos. Aside from the persistent fear that I’ll never write a new poem after I finish this MFA (I defend on the 17th!), I’m really enjoying the process. One of my friends has,Continue reading “Make Blackout Poetry Online”
Blackout Canto #14
Blackout Canto #13
Today’s canto actually uses purple because my black pencil is completely MIA.
Post-It Note Poems #2 and #3
Yes, I’m behind, and doubt I’ll really catch up. The thesis demands my full attention this month. And next month. And the month after that. All other poetic endeavors are extra.
Post-It Note Poetry Day 1
In theory, I’m participating in Post-It Note Poetry this year. As of Day 1, I have every intention to see it through. However, I’m also in a busy time of the year with work, on top of finalizing my thesis, so we’ll see. For more information on Post-It Note Poetry, see SB Wright’s blog.
Blackout Canto #12
I’m embarking on a long-term project, in which I’m making blackout poems out of Ezra Pound’s Cantos. I’ll post images of the poems here as I finish them. I’ll be cross-posting these images to my Instagram account (@avocadoallyson) if you prefer to follow them there.
Blackout Canto #11
I’m embarking on a long-term project, in which I’m making blackout poems out of Ezra Pound’s Cantos. I’ll post images of the poems here as I finish them. I’ll be cross-posting these images to my Instagram account (@avocadoallyson) if you prefer to follow them there.
Poetry and Practice 