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October 30, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Jen
I think that writing a poem is more of an act of faith…at least with me, cause I have to have faith that something nice to read will come out. Sometimes I have brain block..well most of the time. lol Just thought I would drop by and say hi. Hope you’re doing good!
October 30, 2007 at 8:19 pm
helenl
Hi Jen. Here’s the whole quote: “Carl Phillips described his own process, saying: ‘the writing of poems is wrestling with a question that is irresolvable and the poem is finished when you reach a stasis … Reading a poem is an act of faith and that involves abandoning oneself to something irresolvable.’”
I don’t think he’s as concerned with “something nice to read” as he is searching for the answer to a question. Many people write to learn.
October 31, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Ross
“Reading a Carl Phillips poem is an act of faith and that involves abandoning oneself to something irresolvable.” — Ross White
But God he’s a genius.
October 31, 2007 at 8:06 pm
helenl
Hi Ross, I think so, too.
BTW, The Mule will be out November 15.