We belong to the sound of the words we've both fallen under.

[raybear]

C'mon, people, I know I buried the request in the middle of a not-so-exciting livejournal entry, but I was going bigfatmama style. So I'll ask again:

Recommend me a poet! I'm fairly ignorant. So make it "poetry for people who don't like poetry" or something. I dig narrative poems, but it's not essential. Seriously, the only books of poetry I have in my collection are Pablo Neruda, John Wieners, Marianne Moore, and Billy Collins. Yeah, I know, Billy Collins, don't cringe, but I really do love Picnic, Lightning. Frank O'Hara is coming in the mail, but I need something in the meantime. Oh, and Virginia Hamilton Adair, Ants on the Melon, I have that.

Now's your chance! I'm a fiction writer showing an interest in poetry that's not ridicule or disdain! Help me!

Comments

[nineinchlovely.livejournal.com]

I'm fond of Jewel... :snort: just kidding. Um. I like ee cummings and Poe a great deal, and you should check out Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. In one of her poems, "Disillusionment" you'll find my favorite quote:

"Having nothing to lose
brings peace of mind:
one traveling without funds
need not fear thieves."

I also like Saul Williams..my favorite of his is "Sha Clack Clack". Occasionally, I like Rimbaud and Baudelaire, but they're sort of like marshmallow fluff. Good eatin' sometimes, but not for a steady diet.

[nineinchlovely.livejournal.com]

Oh crap! I forgot a major one I love: Chicago's own C.C. Carter.