When Larry Levy reads his poetry, I am transported into the ambiance of the time and place he reveals through his words. Larry has been a friend and mentor for many years, and I am honored to have him as my guest today. Welcome Larry. How do your poems arrive? An image? A memory? A bit of conversation? My poems often begin with a phrase or a line. Usually it’s about something I have seen or heard or recall. Many of my poems begin in memories. Sometimes it comes in a dream. But they almost always begin with words that seem Read More
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Meet Poet Larry Levy
We all can name a teacher who inspired us, affirmed us, or affected us in a meaningful way. For me, that teacher was my college English professor Larry Levy. His encouragement and affirmation sparked within me a belief in myself as a writer. Larry is the author of I Would Stay Forever If I Could, and I am honored to welcome him to my blog today. Welcome, Larry. Tell us about your process as a poet. Usually my poems begin with a first line that provides at least the suggestion of a path I might follow. Often I have only Read More