Amiri Baraka's "Dope" on PennSound
-
PennSound has three versions of Amiri Baraka reading his poem "Dope." I've
been blogging about Baraka and that poem for years -- in 2011, 2018, 2019,
2...
16 hours ago
Oh wooowww!! What a fiiiiine ode to all poetesses and women writers!! :) Umm.. thank you for this tribute and for this fantabulous share at poetry potluck!!
ReplyDeleteI sooo enjoy your wordplay, D... you stun me with it every single time!! Awesome!!
you made me scrmble for my dictionary haha das my friend!
ReplyDeleteTruly enjoyed the imagery- vivid my fellow write, is this :)
ReplyDeletesmooth flow.
ReplyDeleteenjoyed it very much, superb art/poetry.
A++
Very well said.. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't help but smile towards the end!
I loved how you build it up around n then brought it up to say you are addicted :D
I feel much honored being a lady and a writer- if I may..
Love xox
olalalala smooth as always. I love the flow!!
ReplyDeletewow...this has wicked flow and yes i too have mine i feast on nightly...
ReplyDeleteThat is HOT! I love it! You're so talented and I love your work. Keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteWonderful write... poetry.. other's thoughts can be very addictive as in the narcotic you speak of in the end. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great write! Very clever, the flow is good and it is easy to identify as I reached the end.
ReplyDeletewat more can be said?the meter and flow are incredible.a verbal narcotic i must say.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Words Of Wonder! :)
ReplyDeletePassion flows under this poem. Nice One Shot!
ReplyDeleteoh wow - wonder if this is about a specific writer - every writer does wish to stir this kind of emotion in someone...great poem!
ReplyDeleteWhat I like best about this piece is that in describing the literary qualities of your muse, your poem exemplifies said qualities as a counterpart to her inspiration.
ReplyDeletevery nice...love is addictive and what a beautiful thing to be addicted too...bkm
ReplyDeleteWow, this is lovely, and you perfectly describe the seduction of words and their power :)
ReplyDeleteYou really do have quite the way with words. Perfection dances, painting the sky of your mind (really took to that line) Hope your veins can handle the rush! Plus, it sounds AWESOME read outloud, and isn't that the true test :) glad to have found you!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I feel like a peeping tom, witnessing an incredibly passionate liaison. I can tell you are in love with words. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteGreetings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely contribution to potluck on week 25,
week 26 is open NOW, we treasury your poetry
and welcome you in in your personal convenience…old poems are welcome!
xoxox
Just another comment on the nice flow of words ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Poetry Bin
Always beautiful and very melodic. Also romantic. I loved it as always!
ReplyDeleteravenous rhetoric rush! yum.
ReplyDeletei stopped by to say: As Poets United reaches its first anniversary this coming week we want to thank you for your support. Over the past year we have grown to 250 members plus and are steadily growing. Poets United is proud to have you as one of our members and look forward to another successful year. Your imagination, creativity and willingness to share with us is what makes our community such a wonderful place. Thank you for beautiful poetry and thank you for being a part of Poets United.