Inarguably symbolic of the dexterity and erudition of a new generation of Scottish poets, Colin Herd is an instantly memorable presence in the contemporary poetry scene north of the border. Deft, at times demure, urbane and insightful, his poetry is effusive in its grace and ease of motion.
A urbane, grounded, naturalistic stylist, the power of his poetry has allowed him to implement numerous innovations in a region associated with formalism. Experiments with poetry and music / art installations / performance / video & even computer games, have seen his popularity soar in Latvia, though he remains a poet writing in Russian.
an interview with Sergej Timofejev ( Latvia ) by SJ Fowler
A gifted and precise poet, Čučnik manages to be both graceful and free enough to catch the ear and yet rigorous and languid enough to seem resonate.
an interview with Primož Čučnik( Slovenia ) by SJ Fowler
for this: not to feel a thing
for Brooklyn Bridge. It snaps (a rubber band.)
an interview with Ana Božičević ( Croatia ) by SJ Fowler
Tremble, Tyrant! Language not able to discern
trees from forest, the rumble from march, and then a sudden
erratic boulder that will stop up your delicate path.
from The Last Poets
3 AM Magazine interviews the poet Aki Salmela (Finland)
With the latest entry into our Guest Writer’s Series, we bid hello to March and goodbye to winter–at least the winter run of this series. Never fear, we’ll be back…
