My Poetry Crush

Do you have a poetry crush? The term “favorite poet” is too milquetoast for the one you’re really crushin’ on—their work makes you drool, gets you woozy, and you return for a gawky gaze again and again. In the panel “Poetry Crush” four writers will share (read: “gush”) and briefly discuss the poems of their cherished “crush.” Panelists will also share one or two works of their own which have been influenced or inspired by their chosen writer. Featured panelists are: Colleen Michaels—curator of The Improbable Poetry Tour; January O’Neil—author of Underlife; Rusty Barnes—editor of Night Train and author of Redneck Poems; and, hip-hop-poet Walnut ‘Da Lyrical Geni’—whose most recent album ‘Love is in your Face’ is now available. Jennifer Jean, author of Fishwife, will facilitate. Full bios at http://www.salemlitfest.com/authors. Event to be held at the Phillips House, 34 Chestnut Street, Salem.