.
The poem “The Loons of Colby Lake” by Michael Pietrack read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets online Poetry Symposium on June 28, 2025:
.
Video created by Andrew Benson Brown.
Sullen, somber skies— Heavy leaden tears are shed in sorrow. Heaven cries. Thunderous sobbing grief— Thrashing, crashing; Flashing, gnashing;...
. Unholy Orders for defrocked priest Frank Pavone I heard disturbing news: Pope Francis fired a priest For preaching pro-life...
I'm so glad you find welcome relief here! I've celebrated the Star Festival several times in Japan, and that is…
Theresa, thanks so much for your interest in the form and rhyme. This poem resembles a septina because of the…
"Please dad don't die", my daughter once said to me. "I'll try my best not to", I replied. Nobody cares…
Bounce and whistle and nibble me to skip through my day! A morning poem!
Reminds me of Willian F. Buckley's book "God and Man at Yale". Most Americans say they believe in God, but…
Well done, Michael, and Andrew, and very touching. Mates for life, as are geese. Something I always ponder when I spot an unaccompanied migratory bird.
Thank you. It’s a sad thing, a single goose. There must be a story there. A sad one.
Simply beautiful! Thank you!
Any praise from you carries double weight.
Fine poem, great reading, and excellent production – well done both Michael and ABB.
Andrew deserves much of the credit. I especially like when he put the narrator in the moon. A clever, clever, fox that ABB.