966 S Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul, MN Brian Beatty’s poem is short and lovely, and takes place at the old Ford Motor Plant that they’re tearing down starting Monday, June 10. It’s worth trying to go and listen to … Continue reading RING RING POEM TWELVE, Ford Plant, Saint Paul, MN; June 10-13
Union Depot 214 4th St E St Paul, MN (Stand under the clock facing the Greek restaurant). I wanted to write another Choose Your Own Adventure poem for Ring Ring Poetry, but one where the choices were emotional ones. I also wanted … Continue reading RING RING POEM ELEVEN, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN; June 7-9
7th Street Entry, 29 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN I didn’t know John Colburn or his work, when Coffee House Press’s Chris Fischbach recommended him to my project. I still can’t claim to “know” John, but I know you should … Continue reading RING RING POEM TEN, Seventh Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN; June 3-6
Schmitt Music Mural, on Marquette Avenue between 9th and 10th Street, Minneapolis, MN Sam Cook was one of my first favorite slam poets. When I first saw him, he’d recently moved to Minneapolis from Colorado, and I didn’t realize I … Continue reading RING RING POEM NINE, Schmitt Music Mural, Minneapolis, MN; May 31-June 3
24th and Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN Misty Rowan speaks faster than most humans I know, and is one of two poets I know whose main reason for writing is to educate on social issues. I liked her style immediately, … Continue reading RING RING POEM EIGHT, 24th and Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN; May 28-31
Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery, 2945 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN I wrote two poems for Pioneers and Soldiers, and will probably write more, but this is the one I’m publishing in Ring Ring Poetry. The other poem was full of references … Continue reading RING RING POEM SEVEN, Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN; May 24-27
Mounds Park, 10 Mounds Blvd, Saint Paul, MN I’ve known Adam (See More Perspective) for a handful of years now, and it’s jaw-dropping how his creative work is deepening, crystalizing the expressions of his spirituality into something that is really … Continue reading RING RING POEM SIX, Mounds Park, Saint Paul, MN; May 21-23
City View School, at 3350 North 4th Street Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre’s poetry almost always invokes social justice and being present and honest with oneself. When I invited him to take part in the project, he offered this piece, which … Continue reading RING RING POEM FIVE, 3350 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN; May 17-20
Pleased to be able to share with you a post by Lightsey Darst about her Ring Ring Poetry piece. Phone 612 223-POEM to hear her poem. -Cole I don’t have a great voice. Like a lot of people, I don’t … Continue reading Lightsey Darst is the Voice in Your Head
Lake of the Isles—the park bench opposite 2637 Lake of the Isles Parkway. Lightsey Darst’s untitled poem is the epitome of what I wanted for Ring Ring Poetry- a poem that was written for a moment in time, and a … Continue reading RING RING POEM FOUR, Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MN; May 13-16
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