151st Virtual Poetry Circle
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Welcome to the 151st Virtual Poetry Circle!
Remember, this is just for fun and is not meant to be stressful.
Keep in mind what Molly Peacock’s books suggested. Look at a line, a stanza, sentences, and images; describe what you like or don’t like; and offer an opinion. If you missed my review of her book, check it out here.
Also, sign up for the 2012 Fearless Poetry Reading Challenge because its simple; you only need to read 1 book of poetry. Please visit the stops on the 2012 National Poetry Month Blog Tour.
Today’s poem is from Osip Mandelstam's Stolen Air:
Mandelstam Lane (Page 54)
What the hell sort of street is this? Mandelstam Lane. Diabolical name! Twist and twist And it all comes out the same: More kinked than the kinks in a madman's brain.
Well, a ruler he was not. I'll say, and his morals hardly lily. And that's why this street, Or rut, really, Or pit pickaxed to the tune of Goddamn! -- Goes by the name of Mandelstam.
What do you think?