In the late 1990s & into the early part of this century I created and ran a spoken word poetry open mic called THE SCHOOL OF NIGHT at Valentine's as well as at a few other locations afterwards in Albany, NY. The open mic was always extremely crowded and popular and we did alot of … Continue reading The School of Night. Albany, NY
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The Bones of Our Existence Book Release: March 15th, 2016 at 12 Midnight http://www.thepoemremains.com Source: Upcoming Events
An Interview With Albany Poets : R.M. Engelhardt
An interview with old friend and cofounder of Albany Poets Mr. Thom Francis about the Albany poetry scene, new projects and something about a new book : Listen Here: https://m.soundcloud.com/albany-poets/the-albany-poets-interview-rm-engelhardt http://www.albanypoets.com
Goodnight Mr. Williams
You Will Be Sadly Missed.
Poetry, Reality TV And Rebellion
Ezra Pound was one of the most original and influential poets of the 20th century. Not only did he point out new directions for poetry with his own trailblazing verse, he helped promote important modernist writers such as T S Eliot and James Joyce. Now for the bad news. By the time the second world … Continue reading Poetry, Reality TV And Rebellion
R.M. Engelhardt : The Lost Editions Now Available Again On Scribd : Versus & Versus~Lexikon
"V E R S U S" ~ 2009, which is an experimental book of my poems & work. Comprised of older re-invented poetic forms & poetry prose pieces based on The Song Of Solomon, Surrealism, Dreams, Tarot & even some old norse and ancient egyptian forms. Versus~Lexikon: Poems By R.M. Engelhardt 2010 ______________ They indeed … Continue reading R.M. Engelhardt : The Lost Editions Now Available Again On Scribd : Versus & Versus~Lexikon
Follow The Words …
“Books bend space and time. One reason the owners of those aforesaid little rambling, poky secondhand bookshops always seem slightly unearthly is that many of them really are, having strayed into this world after taking a wrong turning in their own bookshops in worlds where it is considered commendable business practice to wear … Continue reading
MEMENTO
Better to feel (Than be) Blood rushes thru veins And the heart beats, Only one-day to complete it's duty While eventually earth and gods shall all come crashing down And kingdoms & civilizations fade. And so please, I ask you only this; That when I leave to let me take these Few things with me; … Continue reading MEMENTO