Terry L. Kennedy Q&A recommends other Fishouse poets
Terry L. Kennedy, Assistant Director of the Graduate Program in Creative Writing at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, recommends other Fishouse poets for visitors to listen to.
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The Saddest Gown in the World
“I do not give anymore,” said Walter B., “a fig about you.” “Are you sure?” asked Beatrice. “Absolutely,” said Walter B. “Not a fig?” asked Beatrice. “Not a fig,” said Walter B. “Promise?” asked Beatrice. “Promise,” said Walter B. “When do you suppose,” asked Beatrice, “you will give about me a fig again?” Walter B. […]
The Name
When Walter B. discovered Beatrice that winter inside his chest, he began to suspect that something for Beatrice had never happened. Something, perhaps, like a name, he thought to himself, as he carried her. He carried her into the parlor. And he carried her into his bed. All winter he carried her, inside his chest, […]
Walter B.’s Extraordinary Cousin Arrives for a Visit
When Walter B.’s extraordinary cousin arrived for a visit, Beatrice and Walter B. were in the bath reciting scenes from their favorite sentences. “What’s that?” asked Beatrice, pointing at the thin white hands reaching in through the window. “Oh,” said Walter B., “that’s my extraordinary cousin.” Beatrice and Walter B. continued to recite, but it […]
The Reality Testing Booth
At the Reality Testing Booth, or as Beatrice liked to say, “at the Reality Testing Boof,” Beatrice and Walter B. had a realization. It was almost morning. They brought with them four things to test: hat, love, day, and the delectable. Each test required a small gold token. They were a little scared. Walter B. […]
The Box
For one whole year Walter B. could not stop, as Beatrice put it, “pulling the fish over the eyes,” and so she decided to discuss it with the others. Three days later, after a series of invitations, Walter B.’s Extraordinary Cousin, The Healer, and The Collector were sprawled on the rug. Beatrice paced the room. […]
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