A. Anupama
Everything in the heart is a burning device. Ovens, tiki torches, gas lighters, camp stoves, soldering tool, water heater, mosquito coil, hot glue gun, toaster. You know which your loved ones are. Device and desire are so close, when we are moving around in a piece of creative work. Using rhyme or a steady line,…
My favorite word is “or,” a hinge on which possibilities can open and close securely, which is an obvious necessity when using prose. But it’s more than that to me. Ask a question using “or,” and you will understand. It requires you to imagine what might be. If you really wish to complete the thought…
I try to explain, as at dinner today with my kids. I said, "I don't like to hear arguing or complaining, so I don't do either of those things. I like to hear poetry, so I make poetry." I suggested then that they speak in poetry if they really expected me to listen. That resulted…
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