on a monday morning by John Knoepfle, former poet ofthis column; 91 on Feb. 4 well dear heart what to say this sunshine hour it is a blue sky day the threat of the storm is gone you will be out awhile as I struggle with these lines what happened to ambition the desire to […]
Poets
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Poem and painting
AS HIGH AS THE GROUND IS LOW She loved a man who had never climbed trees, never been pulled by longing up lanky limbs of aged oaks, nor crowned the neighborhood, nor as wind waved maple hands, nor as sun watched all things pass below unaware. She loved a man who feared tall spires, monuments, […]
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Triple the talent
Creatives from Springfield have been working together making art, poetry and music inspired by each other’s work. You can hear and see the final pieces on Friday, Sept. 6, at Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, located on the south side of Old Capitol Plaza. This opening reception includes poetry readings by Springfield Poets and Writers […]
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Inspiring creativity
Local artists, poets and musicians are featured Wednesday, Aug. 29, during what should be an inspiring and entertaining evening of performances at Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II, south side of Old State Capitol Plaza. Rub elbows with some of Springfield’s most talented folk from Springfield Poets and Writers, Prairie Art Alliance and the area music […]
