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Su Hwang’s Bodega: 7 hints for embarking on the risky adventure of getting into poetry
Bodega is one of five finalist books chosen by Paige Riehl for Lyricality’s “Read Poetry Central Minnesota 2020” program. Lyricality aims to introduce Minnesota poets to new audiences, and to encourage book groups to consider poetry collections as a way to facilitate lively, meaningful discussions. People who read Bodega might gain insight to foster compassion around some of today’s most politically divisive topics.
The Lovable Detail: Mike Finley on the happy hobby of poetry
In a conversation with Lyricality Director Tracy Rittmueller, St. Paul Poet Mike Finley discusses the hobby of poetry as a loving encounter with the world outside of oneself.
Night Shining by Katherine Wallin
Welcome to Sunday Morning Lyricality, featuring a weekly song or poem by a Minnesota writer. Where do poems come from? Katherine Wallin (pronounced wall-EEN) suggests that poets often begin with paradox, confusion, or questions. While poems don't provide answers--they are not little how-to manuals for living--we might turn to poetry to catch an insight, which may feel like getting a glimpse...
7 States of Intimate Relationship to Explore in Kris Bigalk’s “Enough”
Enough by Kris Bigalk traces the interplay between the experience of codependency and the myths of Echo and Narcissus,” and calls these poems, “Lyrical, raw, and honest…” These poems are skillfully musical and open-hearted. I would also call them clear, like a crystal stream. 7 states
Painted Cave by Micki Blenkush
Sunday Morning Lyricality features a weekly song or poem by a Minnesota writer. Micki Blenkush’s “Painted Cave” hints at possible reasons
artists make art.
7 ways to read Joyce Sutphen’s Carrying Water to the Field: New and Selected Poems
Joyce Sutphen’s Carrying Water to the Field: New and Selected Poems, is a read that offers great pleasure and solace. As encouragement to spend time in the company of this beautiful book, here are 7 ways to read Joyce Sutphen’s Carrying Water to the Field
Why “Read Poetry Central Minnesota 2020” is NOT a competition
Is “Read Poetry Central Minnesota 2020" a competition? Good grief—no! Lyricality is working is to honor all poets and all forms of poetry, not to make hierarchies and create ranks. We have no intention in calling one of these five fine books, selected by Paige Riehl as suitable for our program, better or worthy of more honor than the others. That's why, to introduce the "Read Poetry...
[a door asks you to live] by Betsy Johnson
Welcome to Sunday Morning Lyricality, featuring a weekly song or poem by a Minnesota writer. Poetry can sometimes be like an incantation, calling us to be our better selves. You might want to try this little ritual to start your New Year: get dressed to take a walk outside. Stand inside your door and listen to this short recording of the author reading this poem. Then, open the door and...
7 Reasons to Read Katelynn Hibbard’s 3rd Collection of Poems, “Simples”
Simples by KateLynn Hibbard, one of five finalist books for Lyricality’s “Read Poetry Central Minnesota 2020” program. If you like to read history with a women’s studies point of view, if you like imaginative fact-based stories with a core of emotional truth, you’ll likely find something in this book to love.
Constellations by Nicole Borg
Welcome to Sunday Morning Lyricality, featuring a weekly song or poem by a Minnesota writer. Have you ever wondered what your place in the universe is, or means? This poem gazes at the universe from the human perspective of love, connecting them in the concept of "vastness." Where others might see only chaotic complexity, the poet sees patterns. And yet, in humility, with a sense of...
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