Monthly Archives: April 2013

I close my eyes…

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Anthony Pescetto

Joe Brainard’s poem “Ten Imaginary Still Lifes” made me think about what I would think about if I closed my eyes. In most recent history, I close my eyes and I see the New York Knicks as the first Atlantic … Continue reading →

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New York and the Decline of Great American Cities

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Ronald Litvak

There was a very brief discussion regarding NYC crime, specifically mugging, after reading the Ginsberg poem. It was understood that it is a very common occurrence in NYC. This is interesting to hear since NYC is considered to be one … Continue reading →

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Edward Dorn

Posted on April 10, 2013 by eg149434

Edward Dorn, The gunslinger, The wiry poet, The ear-mouth, Regurgitating realities in one line So simply complex in rhetoric, With discernibly comedic extravagance.   Dorn posits that in our contemporary society, we use language as an end itself, rather than … Continue reading →

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My First Poetry Reading!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Shaina Kamkar

Today, I went to the Turnstyle Reading Series, which features many students and established writers. Although I couldn’t stay until the very end, I kind of found a new appreciation for poetry. I always had a confused relationship with poetry. … Continue reading →

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Turnstyle Reading Series 4/10/13

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Anthony Pescetto

The reading I attended today had many CUNY MFA candidates doing their readings from their own works and others. I thought it wasn’t going to be too great going into it, however, the first reading changed my mind completely. It … Continue reading →

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4/10/13 Evening Reading.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Stephane He

Today, I had to attend the Rubin Museum prior to the reading; it was a nice experience, learning more about Buddhism and the sort. As for the reading, it was a nice experience as well, though, the walk to both … Continue reading →

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Just Another Mugging

Posted on April 10, 2013 by bg115925

Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Mugging” was the poem that was highlighted among our readings this week. The way he speaks about the experience he faced was something I wouldn’t expect. He seemed tuned to it and accepting, as if this was … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk activity

Posted on April 10, 2013 by am138791

I really enjoyed reading Frank O’ Hara’s poetry because unlike most poems, it does not follow a certain format or the usual formal style of writing and language, which kind of makes it more understandable and familiar. Another reason why … Continue reading →

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‘Poetry Is Not a Luxury*’

Posted on April 10, 2013 by kn146613

This piece of writing intrigued me; the ranges of very important issues that are covered are almost overwhelming: introspection, critical thinking, art and its importance to humanity, equality of sexes and race. I related to a lot of the issues … Continue reading →

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Blog: Paper #2 – Questions/Concerns/Status

Posted on April 10, 2013 by jr152402

So far my revising is going pretty well. I’ve decided to use the poem “On Brooklyn bridge I saw a man drop dead”, by Charles Reznikoff. After reading the entire texts I’ve decided to set my focus mainly on poems … Continue reading →

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