I learned a lot this weekend
Especially about my life
The Atlanta Poets Group reminded me why art matters
There really is a difference between college poetry scenes and scenes outside the university (non career poets for one thing)
It was nice to finally meet Laura Carter in person
We spent some good time discussing the ceiling
The Eyedrum was a terrific space
A big warehouse with some fascinating art
It was a paradise at the home of John, Tracy, and Randy. Books everywhere
Some real jewels and some good trades
John Lowther is one hell of an intense and genuine fellow
Randy Prunty traded some Maurice Scully for my copy of Perhaps This is A Rescue Fantasy. YES!!!!
We all got a big packet of AGP books
I am very excited to dive in
But first I have to read 120 English 101 essays on waste/efficiency, "my generation," and some essays on William Burroughs
Athens was a blast
I enjoy drinking again
I am too much in my head
I need to move out of my head
A little too much self-loathing
I've got to get out of my room and talk to people
Socializing can revitalize me
I don't want to be a hermit anymore
Sabrina, Kristen, and Brian were great hosts
Sabrina Orah Mark was intense
I wanna check out her Babies
Check out our performance from Athens here (thanks Didi):
LUCIFER POETICS GROUP IN ATHENS
Also, here is an audio file of the Lucifer Poetics Group in Baltimore last summer (thanks Matthew Shindell):
LUCIFER POETICS GROUP IN BALTIMORE