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Retired teacher, 74, and recent published poet, in 38 lit mags, online/ in print, and 2 trade paperback books: 'The Enormity Of Existence' and 'Of Ether And Earth'.

Essay

Why Do I Love Poetry

Issue No. 293 ~ October, 2021

Why do I love poetry? Well, it’s none of the usual—beautiful words, lofty thoughts, noble sentiments. I can get all that from Tolstoy or the Bible. No, I love poetry, good poetry, because it is efficient. In a few great lines one can become aware …

Poetry