Category Archives: In Verse

in verse, #1 : in the beginning

I first thought of calling this bloggette “re verse,” after the blogmaster proposed “Poetry Corner,” because I intend to write about verse, not poetry.  “Poetry” is a quality judgment applied to occurences of verse, and some writers deprecate their works … Continue reading

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Storytelling & Community: Of Grisham and Ghalib

I spent last weekend at the MLA Convention in L.A. While the convention itself was great, my favorite part was staying with my “aunt” Pawan (actually my mom’s cousin and not quite two years older than me) and getting to … Continue reading

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My Favorite Christmas Poem

This is my favorite Christmas poem. What’s yours? 

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In Verse: Zeitgeist poetry, or something

I’m going to completely expose my ignorance here, writing about something I don’t know anything about.  I want to write about poetry, and it’s awkward because I don’t write poetry (at least not that I’m willing to show anyone), and … Continue reading

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On-Stage: On recited poetry and really bad theatre

There’s a musical playing right now at BYU that I’m not going to see.  Casey at the Bat it’s called, and already I’m cranky.  I’m on the committee that decides these things–I’ve read the script.  That’s why I’m boycotting it.  … Continue reading

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Mormon LitCrit: Great Mormon Art

I’ve been wondering lately if we actually have the great Mormon writing we’re waiting for, but have missed it. I’d imagine that serious writers in Shakespeare’s day were waiting for the Great English Poet, not a playwright, and might not … Continue reading

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