Author Archives: Adam Penna

Poem Forthcoming in CPR

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Adam Penna

Just heard that a poem “The Dark of Sheds,” has been accepted for the October 2012 issue of Cider Press Review.  Thanks to Caron Andregg and the other editors at CPR for the years of support.

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Two Poems in Albatross

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Adam Penna

I’ve got two poems published in the newest issue of Albatross.  Please check them out.  You can download a pdf version of the journal at the site.  Special thanks to Richard Smyth, editor of Albatross and Anabiosis Press, for his … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Poet

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Adam Penna

I’ve been meaning for weeks now to write a post here about becoming a poet and never was the urge more strongly felt than after reading a poem by Edward Thomas two weeks ago.  The poem, called “Adlestrop,” ends like this: … Continue reading →

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Poems in Liturgical Credo

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Adam Penna

“Men of Faith” is featured today on Liturgical Credo’s site.  Four other poems will follow tomorrow through Saturday.  Thanks to Colin Burch, editor of L.C.

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On the Lowly

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Adam Penna

A.R. Ammons’ poem “Still” reminds us that nothing in the world is lowly, and that everything is in “surfeit of glory.”  And finally he concludes that even the most seemingly lowly things, from beggars to ticks, are “magnificent with being.” … Continue reading →

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Five Poems in Apple Valley Review

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Adam Penna

I’ve got a few poems published in the newest edition of the Apple Valley Review.  Thanks to Leah Browning, editor of AVR.

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On “A Poet’s Confession”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Adam Penna

The cause of his suffering is that he always wants to be religious and always goes the wrong way about it and remains a poet: consequently he is unhappily in love with God. –Kierkegaard What is the difference between a … Continue reading →

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The Care & Feeding of Long Poems (AWP 2012)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Adam Penna

The AWP conference is coming, and I’m moderating a panel on the long poem and sequence. Here’s the info on the event and a description.  If you happen to be in Chicago… The Care & Feeding of Long Poems (Adam Penna, … Continue reading →

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On Poetry and Childlessness

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Adam Penna

Rilke speaks in his letters about the loneliness of childhood, and I think this Romantic notion of that state is generally accepted by most artists.  And there is something to be said about the long stretches of boredom–at least, it … Continue reading →

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On Job 17:13-15

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Adam Penna

If I look for Sheol as my house, if I spread my couch in darkness, If I say to the Pit, “You are my father,” and to the worm, “My mother” or “my sister,” Where then is my hope? Job … Continue reading →

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