Pierre Joris on Robert Creeley
QUOTE: From the real of experience through the real of language to the real of your experience of the poem. In that equation the poet is in the middle, in medias res, the mediator, responsible for and to language. As he [Creeley] said: “I believe in a poetry determined by the language of which it is made. I look to words, and nothing else, for my own redemption.”Read the entire chapter at http:/

The Best Australian Poems 2009 Edited by Robert Adamson
In The Best Australian Poems 2009, award-winning poet Robert Adamson puts together a selection of the most outstanding poems written by Australian authors over the past year. Alongside renowned names, the editor has solicited contributions from new and emerging poets and some of their work appears in print here for the first time. The result is a vibrant and fascinating edition of this much-loved

BARBARA TEMPERTON at Perth Poetry Club this Saturday 28 Nov
A rare treat this week: BARBARA TEMPERTON is in town. Barbara is Geraldton's unofficial poet laureate, has published three collections, and was a favourite at the 2009 Queensland Poetry Festival. Plus open mike. Professional sound. Come listen and hang out with poetry lovers in the comfy back room of The Moon. 2-4pm. 323 William Street, Northbridge.5 Dec: Peach (the next big thing in Adelaide

Thoughts on Poetry, by Michael Longley in India
Michael Longley is the current Ireland Professor of Poetry, which entails residencies at universities including, Queen’s.During a trip to India, promoting the univeristy, he sat for an interview. Some of his answers follow. I don't necessarikly agree with them but I find him interesting.He calls himself old-fashioned. “I believe in the Muse, in waiting for poetry to come.” That is why despite the

Hear ISSA on Poetica
If you missed the initial broadcast of Poetica today November 21st you can still hear it at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/poetica/My dog listened to every word I said with a quizzical ear ... and yet ... and yet ...It will also be repeated on Thursday afternoon 26 November 3pm on Radio National in most States of Australia but 4pm in Western Australia. A beautiful programme put together with haunting