Pádraig Ó Tuama
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“Mountain Dew Commercial Disguised as a Love Poem” by Matthew Olzmann
I think it was in The Dreamers when I was introduced to the idea that every poem is a ballot, or a protest. A testament of what we’re willing to stand for, die for, strive to change for. Maybe it had always been in the back of mind, this poetry philosophy. In my twenties, it Continue reading
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How To Be Alone by Pádraig Ó Tuama
This was one of those happy accidents that lead me to some good poetry. I was searching for a poem to honor Gloria Anzaldua – maybe a recording of her reading or someone reading one of her poems – but instead encountered Pádraig Ó Tuama’s “How To Belong Be Alone.” You would think after the last few Continue reading
Chapin City Blues 