poetry mini interviews

How does a poem begin? I’m with Frost who said a poem begins in delight. But I also believe a poem should continue in delight and end in de...

How important is music to your poetry? Poetry is the music of words. If music didn’t exist, neither would poetry. There are no wrong words ...

When you require renewal, is there a particular poem or book that you return to? A particular author? First and foremost, Dickinson. Also, ...

How do you know when a poem is finished? When the fat lady sings. Or when the poem lies back, lights up a cigarette, and blows the smoke in...

J.R. Solonche has published poetry in more than 300 magazines, journals, and anthologies since the early 70s. He is the author of Beautif...