Here is a video of Matthew Dickman reading his poem "Slow Dance." I just discovered his work, and him - he is one of the two new poetry faculty at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. I am not working with him this semester, but I definitely hope to in the future (chances are that I will). I feel so lucky to be able to be among such talented writers - Matthew and others, as well. I've never been in such close relation to the writers of work that I love - I mean, I get to eat lunch with these people! Hang out with them, with drinks in hand and music in the background - and go to their amazing readings and brilliant lectures, of course. Life is good :)
It's great working with people you admire professionally. I still get "star struck" when I go to physics conferences and see folks walking about whose books and papers I've studied.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, it's important to remember that everybody poops. :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the video, it was really good!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it :)
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