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Thoughts on Maya Angelou

So sad to hear of Maya Angelou’s passing. When asked by ABC 4 in Charleston, I had this to say, “She came out of…

Mourning Jack Gilbert

I was so sad to hear of Jack Gilbert’s recent death. What a truly great poet he was. I am posting a review of…

Atsuro Riley

I recently had the privilege of introducing my friend Atsuro Riley at the South Carolina Book Festival in Columbia, SC. As South Carolina’s Poet…

Taha Muhammad Ali

I was deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of  the poet Taha Muhammad Ali. He was a great spirit, and his poetry will…