Wow, I was just catching up on the thread. So much learning. How wonderful
Catherine that, as
Ross points out, you were published by one of, "Australia's Greatest Living Poets." (I've been a fan of yours since reading
Coming to Terms a couple of years ago and love what you did on Wattpad with Margaret Atwood.) Dan Chiasson, who read at the farm two summers ago, wrote an intriguing piece on Murray in The New Yorker,
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/20...printable=true, Ross, Chaisson says, Murray is "now routinely mentioned among the three or four leading English-language poets." And, Chaisson claims Murray's politics are leftist? Well, then, now, from I've read of Chiasson's piece and what John, Quincy and Ross said here, I really, really want to read him!
Ann, don't leave. I want to know the difference! Right now thongs on feet or elsewhere might be a little chilly here as Frost's Farm is getting buried again in snow as I type. I've lost track of the snowy evenings here in Derry. But it might indeed be warm enough for thongs of all sorts in June as we will be days from *the lightest evening of the year.* And we are a short distance away from some nice beaches and ocean-side towns...so pack thongs, Australian or European versions, whatever you have on hand, foot or otherwise.
Janice, OMG, we'd love, love to have you! The powers that be have a solution. You, and anyone who can't pay by check, can email Robert Crawford, Conference Director, at
Hylabrookpoets@gmail.com. Next year we are scheduled to go electronic.
Oh, and feel free to keep chatting about anything. I'll throw in tidbits about the conference or farm doings when they apply. I'm fascinated by the wealth of information and perspectives here. I'd love to just sit and listen to as many of you talk poetry as possible over beverages in June.
John, one of our evening spots has Wi-Fi...maybe we can Skype you in? Ross, Quincy, Ann, Susan, Catherine? That might be a blast.
I have so, so much to learn from all of you!