Blog Posts for Marilyn Kallet

Sarah With Slaughter

Marilyn Kallet — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:21:17 -0600

You've probably seen this today. If not, head's up! (Sorry, it's really not funny).

The Cat Guarding Jim Morrison's Grave

Marilyn Kallet — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:59:23 -0600

A tender-hearted friend who loves cats, and who bears some resemblance to Jim Morrison, just told me that he was prevented from visiting Jim's grave at Pere Lachaise in Paris.

"Genius Needs to Tinker in a Collective Shop" (Lewis Hyde)

Marilyn Kallet — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:39:00 -0600

The "collective shop" in which we're tinkering is Red Room, and Lewis Hyde was right. Writers thrive on the unobstructed circulation of creative ideas.

Can a Book Trailer Boost Poetry?

Marilyn Kallet — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:36:07 -0600

I had to let go of my wonderful public relations person, as I will need the money for France this spring.

Poem: "Saying Goodbye"

Marilyn Kallet — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:04:42 -0600

Saying Goodbye

We embraced, there in the parking lot

of the ordinary.

How could I know your arms were arguing last things?

Your cheek in my hair.

The Touching Intensifies

Marilyn Kallet — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:41:35 -0600

Just as I predicted, right before grades are due the students compliment me more, and want to touch me.

Jewish Book Day: The Rapture!

Marilyn Kallet — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:30:25 -0600

Last Sunday at Jewish Book Day, Borders Books in Knoxville, we filled the store with poetry, stories, laughter and tears, and Klezmer music, of course!

Devils Live so Near (With Feathers)

Marilyn Kallet — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:48:27 -0600

Right before finals, students become more friendly. Some undergraduate males behave affectionately, and try to touch me, to pet me. Sometimes I'm not fast enough to stop it.

Poem: "It Can't Happen"

Marilyn Kallet — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:59:03 -0600

It Can't Happen

Not now not ever

not at your house, your living room,

your couch, not in the late afternoon

not while my husband's waiting

Race and Risk, Tonight

Marilyn Kallet — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:39:18 -0600

Tonight I'm living dangerously, acting in a readers' version of "Spinning into Butter," directed by Kali Meister.