By James Gilmore
As I Lay Dying examines the uncensored inner monologue of family members experiencing deep grief in what is more aptly titled a work of narrative poetry than literary fiction. Seemingly written in a single fever-pitch binge, Faulkner’s poignant discourse and extensive use of symbolism comes to the reader through the enigmatic filter of the inner mind.
As I Lay Dying warrants close study and an open mind. It is not for everyone.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve been published again and this time I have two haiku appearing in Three Line Poetry issue #11, edited by Glenn Lyvers.
Inside Issue #11 you will find many some shorties-but-goodies tailored for the short-attention spanners of the 21st century. You will find my two poems (“a wolf eats his prey” and “a leaf falls slowly”) at any of the following venues:
Kindle (half price)
Online(free)
Don’t pass up this opportunity to read some great new poetry for free or, for a small sum, in print.
Feel free to view other free issues of Three Line Poetry as well.
Support Three Line Poetry and modern poetry!
A few weeks ago I submitted 23 finished poems to literary magazines all over the country. As of today, I have 3 / 7 accepted for publication. One has already been posted at Drunk Monkeys (“Edith Wharton and Old Samurai Movies“) while the other two, accepted at ThreeLinePoetry.com, are still forthcoming. Any day now, rejection letters will come pouring through my door, but until then I’m going to remain naively optimistic.
Here’s to a great year so far!
In other news, after two months I’ve finally managed to post my last two art photography video slideshows on my portfolio (Monochrome and Ruminations in Sand, 2011 and 2012 respectively). Be sure to check them out and let me know what you think.
I’m done with my experimentation in beautifying point-and-click wide-angle photography. Upgrading to a bigger camera soon. Since I’m on a budget, I’m looking at the Canon T2i or Nikon D5100, plus a medium (15-55mm) and long lens (either 50-250mm or hopefully 75-300mm).
Also, my two latest film projects are well underway: Eggies (post and pics coming soon) and an as-of-yet untitled serious short film which is currently being scripted. More on those projects later.
Until then, keep on dreaming and creating. We were given imagination so that we could weave worlds without. Remember that.
And ciao.
My latest published work (“My 30th”) can be found in the new poetry anthology called The Poetic Bond, edited by Trevor Maynard. Please purchase a copy and support all the poets who contributed to this creative work.
“The purpose in putting together this anthology is to harness poetry through social media and to engage actively in sharing poetry with other poets and bringing poetry to the general public. This collection of poems is the work of a group of poets connected through the global professional networking website LinkedIn.com, and in particular, but not exclusively, the LinkedIn group called, “Poetry, Review and Discuss.””
Meet the poets: http://www.trevormaynard.com/Meet%20the%20Poets.htm.
To read more about the anthology, please visit the website at www.thepoeticbond.com.
You may purchase a copy through Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Bond-anthology-professional-networking/dp/1466498412.
Or directly from the website: http://www.thepoeticbond.com/paylinepage.htm.
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