On Ginsberg’s HOWL
It was a cri de coeur, an alarm, a vision. Its structure matched its energy which seemed the voices of many, not one. It was a rhizomic collage, just like life, a pastiche of the…
Author: Mark J. Chmiel
The Ageless Continuum
There is a notion of “passing it on,” that simple. One to one. Elder to younger perhaps. That “poetry is news,” that the inspiration for any work you do and the work you do as…
Before Spiritual Exercises Class
Out back waiting for Claire; Gelateria on South Grand
Take a Look
In 1969 or 1970, I began to re-evaluate my whole concept of what I wanted my music to say…. I was very much affected by letters my brother was sending me from Vietnam, as well…
My name is Strong: Art for Social Change and Healing
I’ve had the amazing opportunity of leading this year’s My name is Strong, an anti-violence community arts initiative and awareness campaign uniting people in creative protest and healing in response to power-based and intersectional violence….
After Ginsberg’s “I Meditate”
I meditate to calm my rampaging mind I meditate to focus on clear image of you smiling in Tahoe I meditate on words (translated) of Wang Yang-ming I meditate to be able to be present…
Thesis 11, Still
One reader of an early draft of Dear Layla Welcome to Palestine Wrote me with characteristic candor: “Damn you! It fucking hurt to read this book And thank you! It was the final push I…
Training Exercise #1 for Urban Cultural Resistance
When driving Do a full stop (Three seconds) At each stop sign
Mail!
Cami’s letters
What’s on My Mind …
for Wendy Lee How to relax How to listen to Gould’s recording of Bach’s Toccata in D Major How to observe like David Grossman How to stay open amid any outbreaks of intransigence How to make…