Award-winning poet Mary Oliver will enlighten the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) with readings from her renowned works this Sunday. The audience will also have a chance to ask the poet questions in a Q-and-A section after the presentation. “The short lines in her short poems record moments of wonder and amazement in solitary […]
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Summer Literary Reading Series brings poet performances
Poets Jim Reese and Ephraim Sommers read their works at Cal Poly Tuesday as a part of the Summer Literary Reading Series, directed by Cal Poly English professor Kevin Clark.
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Annual poetry contest now accepting submissions
The 2011 Academy of American Poets contest for Cal Poly, sponsored by the English department, is now accepting submissions of original poetry in honor of National Poetry Month.
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Poet brings women’s issues to forefront at Another Type of Groove
Poet Thea Monyee will perform at Another Type of Groove in Chumash Auditorium at 7:30 tonight.
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Poet reads from latest book on racial complexities
Renowned poet Wendy Barker read from her latest manuscript entitled “Nothing Between Us: The Berkeley Years” which addresses themes including gender relations, sex, race and love.
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Cal Poly professor reads poetry in Philips Hall
Cal Poly professor and award-winning poet Kevin Clark, author of “Self-Portrait with Expletives,” read selections of his poetry at Philips Hall Thursday night.
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World Poetry Slam Champion headlines Another Type of Groove
Award winning poet and World Poetry Slam Champion Joaquin Zihuatanejo will be the featured poet at the MultiCultural Center’s Another Type of Groove (ATOG) event tonight.
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Another type of groove brings back Mr. Poetic
Davenport made his Cal Poly debut at ATOG in December 2008 when he opened up for friend and featured poet Javon Johnson.
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"Still Dreaming"
Paul Bittick Lying close to you Feeling your fingers graze my bare skin Pulling you close Never wanting to let go Never wanting You to let go Closing my eyes Hoping when they open you’ll still be here As your lips press against mine I close my eyes tighter Fearing it might all be a […]
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"San Luis Obispo"
Paul Bittick Ten people are in a house. Nine are men. The woman has a boyfriend. Six are around the kitchen table playing “King’s Cup.” The other four stand near the counter, talking about how drunk they were last night, what drink they are on that night, alternate rules for […]
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Run away on the path you made that leads no where.
Paul Bittick Run away on the path you made that leads no where. Or stand your ground, and get pushed around, by everyone. The taste of rain can fill your lungs; they won’t cough it out though. Drink it down all the way, and let your mind expand now. Feel the pain of the […]