Thanks, Bill. Rhina's performance was sublime last night; the lutenist was wonderful. Alfred Moskowitz displayed his sculpture, "Seated Nude." There was a good crowd and a lovely mood throughout the evening, and we were all enthralled as Rhina read. Two of my favorites were her reading of the beautiful "Weighing In," and "On the Impossibility of Translation," followed by her translations of John of the Cross. There will indeed be photos and video clips coming soon to the String Poet Studio Series page and when they're up, I'll let you know.
Thank you, Ned, for giving a plug to the Walt Whitman Birthplace & so good of you to mention donating. It's a really special place for all lovers of Whitman; and like you I have memories of visiting with my dad.
And thanks, David, for your kind words. We had many strong translators last issue, and we hope to make that a regular feature of the journal. We are
currently reading submissions, and welcome more translation.
-Annabelle