poetry

Married Poets Share Inspirations For Their Work

Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:29:23 +0000

Local couple and professional poets Stanley and Janet Banks met while living in Kansas City and trying to get their writing careers off the ground. Now that the two have been married for years, they reflect on how their marriage to each other inspired their work. A common theme between both of their work is the impact that family members have on their lives.

A New Poet Laureate For Kansas

Laura Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:21:14 +0000

Wyatt Townley, a fourth-generation Kansan, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Kansas for 2013-2015.

Poetry With Caroline Kennedy

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Though she’s famous for her family name, Caroline Kennedy has made a name for herself in other ways, too.

John Mark Eberhart Reads 'The Gospel Of The Dirt'

New Letters on the Air — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:44:29 +0000

As books editor for The Kansas City Star, John Mark Eberhart was known for encouraging local writers - and publishing their work. Eberhart was also a poet. He died Tuesday, March 19.

Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco

Angela Elam and Stephanie Hughes and Jamie Walsh — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:06:42 +0000

During the President’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, Richard Blanco delivered a poem written especially for this occasion. At age 44, he is not only the youngest, but the first Latino and openly gay poet to have this honor.

William Trowbridge: Ship Of Fool

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:29:00 +0000

Poet William Trowbridge has been appointed Missouri’s next poet Laureate, and is the first Kansas City poet to receive the title. He was a guest on Central Standard earlier this year, where he shared selections from his book Ship of Fool.

Slam Poetry Meets Jazz

Eric Baker — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:20:13 +0000

Let’s play a word association game. What’s do you think when I say, “Kansas City?” Barbecue? The Royals? How about jazz? Now what about when I say “Jazz,” what do you think? It probably isn’t poetry.

Poet Xanath Caraza Summons The African Roots Of Mexico

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:31:48 +0000

Kansas City poet Xanath Caraza recently published the poetry chapbook Corazon Pintado, a book of "ekphrastic poems" – or poems that respond to other works of art.

Yanga, Yanga, Yanga

Today, your spirit I invoke

Here, in this place

This, this is my poem for Yanga

Mandinga, malanga, bamba

Rumba, mambo, samba.

Turner Students Release Poetry Collection

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:16:02 +0000

Turner High School teachers Marlee Stempleman and Jessica Kendall have fashioned a poetry project called the Troubadours Poetry Club where students express themselves by writing and sharing their work.

Rememering Phil Miller, The Story of Fishbone

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Poet and mentor Phil Miller believed that anyone can write a good poem who's willing to do the work. Join poets Randy Ratliff and Eve Ott as we remember Phil's determinedly democratic approach to poetry, and his contributions to the Riverfront Reading series.

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The KC Renga: Ghost Over Water

Andrea Silenzi — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

At the beginning of May, a national art project started here in Kansas City. This was first stop on a national tour for a conversation in the form of America Now and HereAt the beginning of May, a national art project started here in Kansas City. This was first stop on a national tour for a conversation in the form of

The Troubadours Poetry Club

Ashley Ferguson — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Kansas City’s own Turner High School is carrying on the tradition of the Troubadours of old. Teachers Marlee Stempleman and Jessica Kendall have fashioned a poetry project called the Troubadours Poetry Club where students express themselves by writing and reading their own works. This morning on Central Standard, Marlee Stempleman and two club members stop in to share their craft.

Here are a few poems written by young Turner Troubadours:

I Remember
By Anna Stark

Book Critic Mixes Poetry and Music

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:08:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – You may know John Mark Eberhart from The Kansas City Star, where he's the Book Editor, or as one of the Book Doctors on The Walt Bodine Show. What you may not know is that Eberhart is also a poet.

WEB EXTRA: Xanath Caraza Reads from Primera Pagina

Laura Spencer — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:24:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Traveler, educator and short story writer Xanath Caraza says she first started writing poetry when she was about six years old.