Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

Keep writing.

Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

 

 

Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

 

 

Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

 

 

Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

 

 

A Poet's New Home

Stephanie Kaylor, poet, scholar and past Stone Soup feature, now has their own website. Check it out. 

Your Wednesday Morning Poetry

Here's a recently published poem from Stephanie Kaylor at Anvil Tongue Books: "How Long Did This Go On For?" 

Poets I'm Glad I Featured in 2021: Stephanie Kaylor

Wanted to feature her work for a while. I'm glad the stars finally aligned. 

 

September 15: Stone Soup Poetry and Sam Cha

 

Along with Stephanie Kaylor, Sam Cha was the other poet I thought about giving a forum to after the terrible acts of violence committed in April of this year. I had some poems of Sam's published in Oddball Magazine and waited for the right time to get him to Stone Soup. Now I can announce that Sam Cha has a Stone Soup feature for September. I encourage you to tune in and listen. It's been years since I've had him read for us, and I'm glad to finally have him return.

Join us on September 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.

The meeting ID is 829 9463 6404

Password: stonesoup

SAFE DISTANCE EDITION - Stone Soup Croutons, 8-18-21: The Pale Gaze

Stone Soup Croutons is a weekly poem I write using lines and impressions picked from Stone Soup Poetry's open mic readers and features. I figure out a title (and sometimes the rest of the poem) later. You can read the other ones I've done since 2015 here.

I also have a book out now collecting the best of my first year of poems. Click here to purchase it.

Stephanie Kaylor's feature feels too good, too sacred for me to pick apart into a poem. Almost like I'm mansplaining her poems, which I never want to do. This is not the first time I've felt like this about a feature. Especially one that so finely documents a life that I will in no way live. So I can't overstate enough that you should listen to Stephanie's feature, as this poem is a poor substitute. Most of them are, but that's okay as long as I admit it.

 

The open mic was on point and starting poet Jon Wesick helped provide bookends to the piece. Given Stephanie's openness, I felt it was only right to write this in first person, even though I'm not sure this is a "me" poem. 

So here it is. Stephanie never intended to give me a challenge, but I appreciate it nonetheless. Thanks for reading.

 

The Pale Gaze

 

Spent twenties in search of woman

who applied makeup like sparse mustard

rather than mayo slopped on pastrami.

 

My ship comes in under bridge, and 

I'm too afraid to jump for fear of 

finding my own lake of fire, 

Stephanie Kaylor Features at Stone Soup Poetry, 8-18-21

From the weekly online gathering. Support Stephanie and her wonderful work by donating to her PayPal at stephaniemkaylor@gmail.com. 

Let the Wave Lull yYou to Rest

 

Thanks to Stephanie Kaylor for a fantastic and important feature that merits rewatching. Stay tuned for the YouTube video and for more Stone Soup updates.

I'm Late! I'm Late! I'm Late!

Have to head home and get ready for Stephanie Kaylor's feature. Join us for Stone Soup tonight.

At Long Last!

Stephanie Kaylor at Stone Soup Poetry. The Wait will soon be over!

See You This Wednesday!

At long last, Stephanie Kaylor features  at Stone Soup Poetry on August 18.

Wave Bye to Beet Boy (ow my face)

 

Thanks to everyone for coming to my transmission from Parts Unknown, ignoring my burnt face, and (most of all) listening to John Stickney's feature. John has asked you donate to the Oddball Foundation. You can do so by clicking here. Join us next week as I return to Parts Known to host Stephanie Kaylor's long awaited feature.

Even Later in August!

Stephanie Kaylor features at Stone Soup Poetry on August 18.

August 18: A Time for Stone Soup to Listen with Stephanie Kaylor

 

With the violent chaos over the last few months, Stephanie Kaylor showed she was an important voice deserving to be heard by a much wider audience. On August 18,  Stephanie will feature at Stone Soup Poetry, where I'll provide what audienceI can. I hope you're all part of the feature too.

Join us on August 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.

The meeting ID is 842 7231 0173

Password: stonesoup

Happy Birthday, Stephanie Kaylor

More of your work please!

Happy Birthday Stephanie Kaylor