Category Archives: Poetry

Let Me Rephrase That!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by J. F. Booth

A quote, a line of poetry, a passage in a short story or novel – as I turn to reread old friends, I find their meanings transmogrified. (How about that for a 50¢ word?)  What I see and hear in the passage is quite … Continue reading →

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Comic Book Poetry? Billy Collins’ s TED talk

Posted on April 2, 2012 by J. F. Booth

15 fascinating minutes… funny and wise and occasionally lovely.

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Don’t Fence Me In!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by J. F. Booth

“Good fences make good neighbors.” I’ve heard that line quoted so often –  usually with an undertone of moral rectitude – “I know what is best here, where the line should be drawn.” But there’s an ironic twist to our affection … Continue reading →

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