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Ashford, Day 1
I am writing this from Ashford, WA while sipping on coffee and admiring tall mountain peaks with low grey clouds. Already the armor built to withstand the city of industry is gone.
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Submission Forms
New submission forms have been added for The Edge and Whistling Shade. They are located within the Editor page at www.williamricci.com
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Poem “Recess” to be published
My poem “Recess” has been accepted by Primalzine to be published this fall. Their website is www.primalzine.com
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New Beginning
Welcome to the new blog for William Ricci and Proven Life. As time, life, and everything moves forward, it is important to take stock of my surroundings, my place in this world, and my purpose.
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Inspiration
Since the passing of John Haines, I have turned to my other inspiration in D. Nurkse – Burnt Island and The Border Kingdon.
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Music and lights
Went to TSO concert last night. Not enough words to convey the music, energy, and chaos of lights – beautiful. To finally hear Sarajevo 12/24 live is one step closer to a more peaceful existence, and the empty fields.
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Thoughts from Holiday Concert at Guggenheim on 12/20/10
Monday evening at the Guggenheim, NY Blustery wind from the North, cloudless Sky hours before the lunar eclipse, Trees in Central park prostrate themselves, Yellow cabs line Fifth Avenue. Gathering in the rotunda And continuing up and through the Spiral walkway four floors, people Two and three deep hush as the First trumpet emerges from…
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Lost in Writing…
I am fortunate that I do not make a living with my writing, as I have written very little in two weeks and fear the dry spell has brought with luggage and plans to stay awhile.
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New Direction
I recently became the poetry editor for The Edge. Starting January 1st, 2011, there will be more focus on the arts, community, and new voices. Website – http://edgemagazine.net Writers guidelines – http://edgemagazine.net/writers-guidelines/
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Transitions
Sitting at Caribou reading and writing about the trip to Haines, Alaska. I’m in the transition period of small town simplicity, back to the perceived reality of home. Missing the remote wilderness and the daily activities of camping and kayaking in the Lynn Canal.