788 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN When I decided to involve other writers in the proposal for this project, Kyra Calvert’s voice was one of the ones, I had on a short list of people I’d really like to contribute, … Continue reading RING RING POEM THIRTEEN, Wild Onion Bar, Saint Paul, MN; June 14-16
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
Como and 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, under the railroad bridge. Can a place that is dreamt also be a place that exists? Perhaps part of the reason I wanted to do a project which grounds poetry in place, is … Continue reading RING RING POEM THREE, Como and 23rd SE, Minneapolis, MN; May 10-12
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