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Book Review – “Auto-Bio”
Review of “Auto-Bio”, by Peter William Stein Amber Skye Publishing, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Auto-bio-Peter-William-Stein/dp/0981986048/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1312167377&sr=8-3 Peter’s first full-length collection of poems is ambitious with potential in its themes and delivery mechanism. Topics such as self, life, death, and God, all attempting to point to the same conclusion – the self is lost amidst the murky landscape – are…
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Response to Northography – Unlatched
In response to the latest Northography stimuli titled “Unlatched”: http://www.northography.com/responses.php?stimulus_id=251 Is the door unlatched and open or unhinged outside the presented view? What else do I not see? A silhouette passed through the yellow light. Glass doorknob cold to the touch so I let go and I wait. I knew moments ago what I was…
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Essay – What is a Poem
Many people write poetry, or at least have at some time in their life, for various reasons and purpose. Perhaps while journaling, a poem emerged from a thicket of weeds and grass. Or when a significant other attacked the heart and soul, the only solace to be found was buried deep within Neruda, Rilke, and…
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Book Review – “Becoming”
Review of “Becoming”, by D. Garcia Wahl Whistling Shade, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-D-Garcia-Wahl/dp/0980037581/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311559989&sr=8-2 Dylan is a unique voice in American literature and a shining example of what poetry is supposed to be. The images formed from his words and stanzas cross many boundaries and fight successfully to stand-alone atop the rocky shorelines. What we have here are…
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Book Review – “Waiting”
The following is my book review of “Waiting” by Marya Hornbacher, posted on 06/09/11. Written by someone who does not believe in God and has been through AA and the 12-steps, this book provides a working and grounded guide to spirituality. Reading this with an open mind, and not terribly concerned about the 12-steps themselves,…
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Book Review – “California”
The following is my book review of “California” by Jennifer Denrow, posted on 06/09/11. I had no expectations going into this, and have been rewarded. Her writing style is very direct, almost like poking a stick at your eye. What is most different, compared to the many poetry books out there, is her form and…
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Book Review – “Versed”
The following is my book review of “Versed” by Rae Armantrout, posted on 06/09/11. There are a few things to like in these poems and a few things that leave me puzzled and unable to get an accurate glimpse inside Rae’s mind, or my own for that matter. In the abstract, sparse stanzas, I was…
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Response to Northography – Sunbaker
In response to the latest Northography stimuli titled “Sunbaker”: http://www.northography.com/responses.php?stimulus_id=250 Dear earth, can you hear me? It’s me, John. Listen, that glowing orb is particularly hot today and my Swedish skin has turned brown and crispy. Do you mind if I lay here for awhile? This sand is soft and comfortable reminds of childhood on…
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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.