At one of the readings for Minnesota In The Raw, a wise and perceptive participant noted that there is a sense of optimism in my poetry. I agree. The source of that optimism is nature, and specifically, the resilience of nature and that resilience is related to its wildness. Yes, I understand that we humans can denigrate and destroy that wildness, seemingly without care or caution. And yes, sometimes I… Read More »Optimism

From where does inspiration for a poem come? I am sure it is different for each writer, but for me, being in the wild, in a forest, or on a mountain or lake sparks creativity. One of my favorite times is walking the dog around midnight, especially with a bright moon. We would go into the forest and listen for the heavy hooves of startled deer, the call of owls,… Read More »On Inspiration