I write as an occasional verse writer and constant poetry lover. Also one-time teacher of poetry in a writing course. Further, poetry reciter of great distinction according to my wife, though not given sufficient opportunity to display it. But what I am most concerned with is the state of poetry at present and the future it may or may not have. And what exactly is its current state? Very sick, if you ask me. You see…
SOURCE: John Simon at 02:48PM on September 19, 2017