reading poetry
many different forms
seasons turn again
always familiar
always new
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I often read several books at the same time, as I’m sure is true of many of you. In the morning, I am better able to learn new things. Later in the day, I love to reread and rest with familiar authors.
Currently, I am reading MONTAGE: The Book; Created and Edited by Allan Burns (Winchester VA: The Haiku Foundation, 2010; Book Design by Red Moon Press). Galleries of the haiku by poets from across time and places are also available for free on-line. www.thehaikufoundation.org
I’m also reading The Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American Poetry, Edited by Rita Dove (Penguin Books, 2011). This was a gift from my family last year.
I enjoy buying colorful sweaters at Bethesda Thrift Shop in Sheboygan for a few dollars–books are another matter!
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
Wonderful! I too, keep several books going for the same reasons. One you mentioned was edited by Rita Dove. I am currently reading a book of her poetry and starting work on poems after the style of her Thomas and Beulah collection.
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Dear Mary Ann, Thank you. I don’t know the collection by Rita Dove that you mention, but will look for it the next time I’m at the library. Your new work sounds interesting.
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Wonderful, indeed, Ellen! And thanks for the link! God bless you.
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You’re welcome, Caddo. Blessings for a lovely autumn day…thank you.
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I used to be a cover-to-cover reader–and only then could I start a new book. But now I seem to have a variety of partially-read books and magazines at hand.
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Hi Patti, Thank you. I don’t feel I have to finish every book or magazine either. Or a collection of poetry may be a part of my life for several years.
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I also have several books going at the same time, as well as several knitting projects, several paintings, etc.
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Hi Margaret, Thank you! Hope you have a lovely evening. I enjoy your art every day.
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Can’t wait to pick up some books again this Fall, my Summer was so busy, and it has not slowed down yet!
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Hi Stacey, Thank you. I enjoy setting aside books for winter too! Happy Autumn…
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