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Michael Klein, ‘When I Was A Twin’: Book Review

Garth Greenwell September 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

When I Was a Twin Michael Klein

Michael Klein’s fourth collection of poems begins with a news report for the dead. “There’s a lot more death since you died,” he writes. “People live … [Read more...] about Michael Klein, ‘When I Was A Twin’: Book Review

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Book Review, Books, Garth Greenwell, Michael Klein, New York, New York City, Poetry

Gay Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Reopening of U.S. Embassy in Cuba: VIDEO

Andy Towle August 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

Richard Blanco

Gay Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco, who was chosen by President Obama to compose a poem for his second inauguration, has been asked by the … [Read more...] about Gay Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Reopening of U.S. Embassy in Cuba: VIDEO

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Cuba, Havana, Poetry, Richard Blanco, Travel, Travel: Cuba, video

Facebook Suggested Gay Man’s Rapist Under ‘People You May Know’: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald April 22, 2015

Spoken word poet Kevin Kantor delivers the powerful poem "People You May Know" recounting his experience of coming across his rapist's Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook Suggested Gay Man’s Rapist Under ‘People You May Know’: VIDEO

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: abuse, facebook, Kevin Kantor, LGBT Stories, poem, Poetry, rape, spoken word, video

Closeted College Lacrosse Player Publishes Book Of 420 Love Poems Written To His Boyfriend

Christian Walters February 24, 2015

College lacrosse player Christ Chrysler - a pseudonym as he's still in the closet - engaged in a private project with his long-distance boyfriend when … [Read more...] about Closeted College Lacrosse Player Publishes Book Of 420 Love Poems Written To His Boyfriend

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Books, Poetry

Peter LaBarbera Writes Poem About Michael Sam Kissing His Boyfriend: READ

Michael Fitzgerald January 6, 2015

Peter LaBarbera, virulently anti-gay nutjob and leader of listed hate group Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, has written a poem about being … [Read more...] about Peter LaBarbera Writes Poem About Michael Sam Kissing His Boyfriend: READ

Topics: News More Posts About: Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, Dr. Seuss, kiss, Michael Sam, News, Peter LaBarbera, Peter LaBarbera, poem, Poetry, read

Saeed Jones’s ‘Prelude To Bruise’: Book Review

Garth Greenwell September 15, 2014

BY GARTH GREENWELL Saeed Jones begins this electrifying book—one of the most exciting debut collections I’ve read in years—with a quotation from … [Read more...] about Saeed Jones’s ‘Prelude To Bruise’: Book Review

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Book Review, Books, Garth Greenwell, Poetry, Saeed Jones

Frank Bidart’s ‘Metaphysical Dog’: Book Review

Garth Greenwell June 27, 2013

BY GARTH GREENWELLFor nearly half a century, Frank Bidart has been obsessed by a single theme.In this brilliantnew collection, he calls it “hunger for … [Read more...] about Frank Bidart’s ‘Metaphysical Dog’: Book Review

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Book Review, Books, Garth Greenwell, James Franco, James Franco, Poetry, Review


Poet Rips Michele Bachmann in Amazing Spoken Word Slam: VIDEO

Andy Towle April 15, 2013

Sierra DeMulder, finalist in the 2013 Women of the World Poetry Slam, performs during the one minute round in WOWPS prelims in Minneapolis, Minnesota … [Read more...] about Poet Rips Michele Bachmann in Amazing Spoken Word Slam: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: bullying, Michelle Bachmann, Michelle Bachmann, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Minnesota, News, Poetry

Colbert Was Not Impressed by Gay Poet Richard Blanco: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 22, 2013

Stephen Colbert took apart Obama's inauguration last night, "yawning to life" for poet Richard Blanco.Said an exasperated Colbert:Would … [Read more...] about Colbert Was Not Impressed by Gay Poet Richard Blanco: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Inauguration, News, Poetry, Richard Blanco, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert

Poet Richard Blanco Talks About His Experience on the Podium, Reacts to Obama’s Call for Gay Rights: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 22, 2013

Gay poet Richard Blanco, who read his work "One Today" at the Obama inauguration, talked to Soledad O'Brien on CNN's Starting Point … [Read more...] about Poet Richard Blanco Talks About His Experience on the Podium, Reacts to Obama’s Call for Gay Rights: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Inauguration, News, Poetry, Richard Blanco

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