Borders Open-Door Poetry celebrates
passion, individuality and the power of the written and spoken word. It’s
authentic, thought-provoking, and bristling with the type of raw energy
that comes from the act of self-expression.
Borders would like to congratulate Patricia Smith, a frequent contributor to Borders Open-Door Poetry, for her recent National Book Award nomination for Blood Dazzler, a moving chronicle of the human, physical and emotional toll exacted by Hurricane Katrina. Her powerful and eclectic voice shines, on both page and stage. We appreciate and are thankful for her work, as well as that of her fellow nominees.
Watch Paul’s answers to the top 3 writing questions sent in by the Borders Open-Door Poetry Community Watch
Gather & Write with Anthony Tedesco
Welcome to the world’s first glimpse at 3 new poems by 3 top poets: Billy Collins, Patricia Smith and Franz Wright. It’s: Episode 4 of Borders Open-Door Poetry. Less a sneak peek and more a premonition, a presaging of auspicious poetry en route. All are graciously due out in forthcoming books, including two books already available for precursory doting. Also available for doting: You. The writer. The writer in you. It doesn’t take a soothsayer to say: You’ll feel anew after even just a one-minute freewrite...at opendoorpoetry.gather.com.
