POEMS FROM AN AVERAGE JOE: A COLLECTION, by Baltimore writer Joe Fleckenstein, introduces a fast, rhythmic, and easily-comprehensible form of poetry to lovers of literature and casual reading who may not necessarily choose poetry as their favorite genre. Finally, down-to-earth poetry written for the Average Jane's and Joe's of the world. A perfect lunchtime or bedtime read.
I do not want to be a poet, yet I write poetry. I do not want to be a poet, i want to excel at Higher Art, like literary fiction, since Poetry is a Low Art, that belongs to every tom, Dickenharry.....I do not want to be a poet, yet poetry tugs hard at my soul....Is that what they call confusion?
New art shows are slated for Second Saturday Art Walks in Sacramento for June and July 2004. Sacramento Artist Scott West will be contniuing his "Island" show with gallery dates in June and July in California and is working on his New "Shoes" show which will debut in August and September. Second Saturday Art Walk shows, galleries and artists