poetry mini interviews

How does a poem begin? Usually, a poem begins with trying to pin a single image. I don’t know why, but I think of this as a stump, even thou...

How important is music to your poetry? I’m tone deaf and have zero musical ability, but I love listening to music, especially singer-songwri...

What do you feel poetry can accomplish that other forms can’t? For the writer and reader, poetry is often very personal, very human; it can ...

How do you know when a poem is finished? I don’t always know. Every once in a while, I’ll write a poem in a big exorcism-style gush and afte...

Kerry Ryan has published two books of poetry, The Sleeping Life (The Muses’ Company) and Vs. (Anvil). Her poems and essays have appeared ...