Serious undertakings, focus, anti-consumption. And Beowulf. An essay on creative practice, from my monthly column at NicoleDieker.com.
poetry
A Song of Thanks for the Mysteries of Physics
In which I ignore advice to poets not to write about the moon. An original poem from Tell the Turning, with audio by Tracy V. Wilson.
Practice
The point of being a poet is writing poetry. A brief update on projects, craft, health, and rest.
The Scheme of Things
Some sunset thoughts, equally companionable and dark. An original poem from Tell the Turning, with audio.
In the Lilac Season
A new poem, and its mirror from Tell the Turning.
