 Everything you wanted to know about life, poets, and the poet's life.
By Kristen Hoggatt |
The End I should be excited for the next chapter of my life, but I'm scared.
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Reading Habits I don't like how much the Web knows about me...
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Poetic Therapy My daughter has suffered extensive brain damage. I need help.
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Wedded Bliss I'd like to give my friends the gift of poetry.
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A Peace Process I need help restoring my faith in humanity.
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Break a Sweat Can you give me a poetic exercise regimen?
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Another Round Can booze help a poet?
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Words vs. Work Sometimes I feel there's no reason to keep writing.
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Tomato, Tomatoh Tell me, poet: Is salsa a vegetable?
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Only the Lonely I'm feeling all alone as a grad student in a new city.
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The Waiting Game How long am I going to have to wait for love?
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Everybody's a Poet! Do I tell my boyfriend he wrote me a terrible poem?
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Format vs. Function Will technology kill poetry?
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Rocky Road My daughter wants to be a poet, and I'm nervous.
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Ho, Ho, Hmmmmm Something needs to be done about Christmas.
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Kewl I want to be cool.
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Around Here Somewhere I need to stop being so...what was it?...oh yeah, forgetful.
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Yes, We're Open An open relationship sounded good at the time...
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Costume Drama What would a poet wear to a villain-themed Halloween party?
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A Profound Loss My friend's 10-year-old son just died. I don't know how to help.
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Boob Tube I need to kick the TV habit.
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Animal House I want a pet. My college roommates don't. Poetry, work your magic!
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Busy as a Working Father Bee I used to read and write poetry, but then I got a job and a family...
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The Simple Life I'm trying to pare down my stuff...
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Profiling I want to try online dating but it just seems...weird.
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A Question of Timing Can timely poetry be timeless?
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Human Nature Why don't you just stick to nature poetry?
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Girl Talk Does a woman's poem need to grow a pair, so to speak?
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The Odd Couple I wouldn't say my wife is going crazy, but...
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Fine Print I'm furious about the new Arizona law. You know the one...
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Play Ball! Is there a poetic solution to my baseball team's slump?
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Sleeper Hit Some people think poetry's a snooze. Can it help me? Snooze, that is?
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Battle of the Sex I want to know the sex of our baby; my husband says we should be surprised.
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All Good Things...? I'm worried the world is coming to an end...
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Poetry on the Podium I've got an idea for the next Olympics: competitive poetry.
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The Others I've got a stumper for you: What's the deal with women?
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Name Recognition Can you help a baby mama? I need a name!
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Quitting Time? I resolve to quit my job this year. I'm terrified to do it, and terrified I won't.
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You Say You Want a Resolution Can poets stick to New Year's resolutions? If they can, HELP!
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Family Matters I'm spending the holidays with family. 'Nuff said, right?
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The Spirits of the Season? As a poet, do you expect any visits from Christmases past, present, or future? In other words...GHOSTS?!
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Word Choice Love poetry, hate the insular nature of the poetry community. Should I jump ship?
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Sad Sack Sadness, sadness, everywhere, and I'm drinking it all in!
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R.I.P. Poetry? Nobody's reading books! Nobody's reading newspapers! Nobody's reading magazines! What chance does poetry have?
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Life Sentences So, yeah, life...
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Poetic Justice I hate my Ph.D. adviser but need to acknowledge him. Maybe a poem would do the trick?
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Expenses Incurred Cars, banks, houses...where's the tax relief for poetry?
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Love of My Life I have cancer; I will only live for a few months more...
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Working Blue What's a guy gotta do to get a poem that isn't all doom and gloom?
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Close Encounters of the Poetic Kind We just celebrated the moon landing and a solar eclipse. What's a poet's take on the cosmos? Are we alone?
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Non-renewable Resource After a few thousand years, how many poems are there left to write?
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Do You Remember the Time? Last month you made a Michael Jackson joke. Any regrets?
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Alternative Medicine I'm so desperate for a diagnosis I'll try anything. Even poetry...
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Now What? I'm about to graduate with a degree in art history. I'm sure you know where this is going...
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Beat It Michael Jackson is about to kiss you. What do you do?
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Pocket Prose Poem in Your Pocket Day is almost here! What are you carrying in yours April 30?
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There Once Was a Question From Nantucket... Someone told me to settle arguments with verse. I don't know if I'm convinced...
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What Would Ovid Do? I'm an Italian journalist curious about advice from a poet. What's the point?
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World View I'm getting a Ph.D. in political science but hate the field's approach to human behavior. Is poetry the answer?
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Poem for One I feel utterly alone. Please help me.
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Will Compose for Food I want to be paid to play Wii. Something tells me a poet would understand.
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The Writer's Dress Code My daughter won't listen when I tell her not to wear tube tops. Maybe a poet can set her straight?
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Weighty Topics Poetry can't help me lose this spare tire. Or can it?
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Space Invaders We're trashing the universe with our space garbage! Is there anything poetry can do?
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Stocking Stuffers I've got angst over turning 29. Help me, poetry — you're my last hope!
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It's the Poetry, Stupid! I worry that flu shots are used to implant tracking devices, but that's just me. What does a poet think?
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Fatherly Advice I need to pair some poetry and wine. Don't ask why — just help!
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Wedding Bells? Four years in and my girlfriend still doesn't want to get married. What would a poet do?
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Political License I'm in love with Billy Collins, but he's already married! What can I do?
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Insufferable I hate L.A. but I want to have a career in film. Should I stay or should I go?
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Death Watch I'm afraid of death, and the fear is crippling me. Help!
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| On the Environment, Leisure, and Loathing This week: carbon footprints, vacations, and hate.
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On Happiness, Love, and License This week: the happiness index, long-lasting love, and ego.
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