October 10th forum announcement

Dear Poetry Fans,

Poetry & Poets in Rags

How could poetry die? But something is killing poetry in Pakistan. That's our headliner. This is followed by two exceptional reports on poets, including their poems--these off the African continent. From there, we move to Korea, and a profile of Ko Un, whom I had the honor and pleasure of meeting with his wife as they walked along a New Jersey waterway 10 days ago. Then, it's off to Europe, before landing in America to come home here to Lowell MA, where, in our back page story, you'll be tested on your knowledge of Jack Kerouac.

There is much not to miss in Great Regulars. Our friends, former IBPC judges, David Biespiel and Sarah Crown both have articles to click into. In fact, Sarah has a request that you may want to fulfill. We have articles from poet laureates around the world, terrific poems. Watch for the Frank Bidart one out of Slate, for instance.

Thanks very much for coming. Take your time. There's plenty to read and catch up on.

Yours,
Rus

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