Monthly Archives: May 2015

7th Chacao Literary Festival: Caracas at its Most Bookish

A few years ago, I attended the Festival de la Lectura Chacao for the first time. I’m happy to say that its 2015 iteration is still quite enjoyable. For eleven days, the festival is set up in the Altamira Plaza … Continue reading

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National Poetry Month 2015: Day 30, Alice Notley (2015 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize-winner)

“The Goddess Who Created This Passing World” By Alice Notley The Goddess who created this passing world Said Let there be lightbulbs & liquefaction Life spilled out onto the street, colors whirled Cars & the variously shod feet were born … Continue reading

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National Poetry Month 2015: Day 29, Wallace Stevens

“Sunday Morning” By Wallace Stevens I Complacencies of the peignoir, and late Coffee and oranges in a sunny chair, And the green freedom of a cockatoo Upon a rug mingle to dissipate The holy hush of ancient sacrifice. She dreams … Continue reading

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