Hypothesis, Proof on Poetry Daily

A poem of mine from Grass Whistle on Poetry Daily! (An excellent non-profit organization which, BTW, is currently in the midst of a fund drive and deserves our support! ) The poem was also one of the winners of the Tupelo Press Erotic Poetry contest, and is included in their excellent little anthology, Myrrh, Mothwing, … Continue reading Hypothesis, Proof on Poetry Daily

It’s A Book Party!

IT'S A BOOK PARTY! Sunday, November 17,  5:00pm A.P.E. Gallery 126 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 Come celebrate the US release of Grass Whistle, published by Salmon Poetry, Ireland Words, Talk, Refreshments (A few surprises may ensue) Open to the public. All welcome.  

Shelved

Photo by Darragh Casey As the recent recipient of a Poetry Fellowship, the Massachusetts Cultural Council asked me and some other artist--fellows to respond to a question for their ArtSake blog. It went like this: Art-making is all about starts, stops, and unanticipated turns. When a work goes unfinished, it may be to make room … Continue reading Shelved

Upcoming Readings

The trees are busting out their fall color and I've got a couple of readings coming up-- would love to see you there! Collected Poets Series with Peter Gizzi Thursday, October 3, 7pm Mocha Mayas, Shelburne Falls, MA Come early, check out the Bridge of Flowers, have  dinner or a drink after. SF is awesome! … Continue reading Upcoming Readings

Lyric Resonance: Reading & Response

OK, it's that time of year. End-of-summer, start-of-school, everything shifting and turning. Pokey Mama is pretty much out of her mind. But here are some facts & a link to more info about an event I'm excited to be a part of: Elizabeth Bradfield & Amy Dryansky LYRIC RESONANCE: A READING & RESPONSE Friday September … Continue reading Lyric Resonance: Reading & Response

The Bee of Amherst

Here's my latest column for One Clover & A Bee--had to get to Dickinson one of these days!

Take a Poem to the Beach

Here's my latest column over at One Clover & A Bee, featuring a poem by e.e. cummings: maggie and milly and molly and may It's kind of sneaky poem, which is probably why I like it.  Check it out and see what you think!

Through Line | Amy Dryansky | Orion Magazine

Hey, I have a poem in gorgeous, smart, Orion magazine! So much to enjoy in this month's issue, with a focus on reimagining infrastructure. Curious? check it out! Through Line | Amy Dryansky | Orion Magazine.

Frank O’Hara & the (Extra)Ordinary

In this month's post for One Clover & A Bee over at Hilltown Families I recommend a writing challenge based on a poem by the inimitable Frank O'Hara. O'Hara might seem a strange choice for a column devoted to poetry for families, but in this case (and many others, IMO), he's the perfect antidote to … Continue reading Frank O’Hara & the (Extra)Ordinary

BPG 2013: And the Winners Are…

The Random Number Generator has spoken.  The winners of BPG 2013 are... Karen Weyant, AKA the Scrapper Poet & Deborah Kate Hammond Karen gets a copy of my book, Grass Whistle, and Deborah gets Maya Smith Janson's Murmur & Crush Keep an eye on your mail, ladies! Thanks to everyone for participating and most of … Continue reading BPG 2013: And the Winners Are…