Lewis Nordan, 1939-2012

One of my favorite writers has passed away. Lewis Nordan wrote about a South that was magical and absurd and real. Author of "Welcome to the Arrow-Catcher Fair," "Music of the Swamp," "Wolf Whistle," "Lightning Song" and "Sugar Among the Freaks" and more.

(Photo by Miriam Berkley - from New York Times obituary.)

Unequal Pleasure

A vasectomy might cost
as much as a year’s worth
of ice cream,
but that doesn’t mean
it’s equally enjoyable.

— Ezra Dyer, author of New York Times article about the 2012 VW Eos

Solopoetics

Every invitation came
with a stern reminder:
“Please don’t bring a guest.”



— From New York Times article about the Wilde Boys poetry readings/literary salon created by poet Alex Dimitrov (pictured)

Twitter

Billy Collins even writes good Twitter-poetry. New York Times reports on the challenges of poetry in 140 characters or less.