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Pantry Prose: The Man Who Shot Stonewall Jackson by Gary Beck

Posted on 14th June 2022 by Deborah Edgeley
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It happened once before, when I was a young man. The newspapers clamoured for war, self-appointed know-it-alls told us why we had to fight and everyone believed them, especially the youngsters like me who got all fired up to join … Continue reading →

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Inky Articles: Raw Realism, A Poetry Manifesto by Gary Beck

Posted on 15th December 2021 by Deborah Edgeley
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The nature of poetry has evolved since the innovation of free verse and now should allow vast latitude of expression. Too many self-appointed guardians of the realm of poetry presume to righteously define the boundaries valid for exploration, arbitrarily excluding … Continue reading →

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Pantry Prose: The Last Piano by Gary Beck

Posted on 27th March 2021 by Deborah Edgeley
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Alright. So everyone thinks I’m crazy. Even my mater. But I’m doing what I want to. Ever since I was a kid I fell in love with the piano. I listened to piano music on my iPod. Then my Dorfer … Continue reading →

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Inky Articles: Is the Poet Obsolete? The Role of the Artist in Society by Gary Beck

Posted on 30th September 2019 by Deborah Edgeley
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This article briefly examines the poet’s role in history and sketches the growing lack of definition and purpose since World War II. The role of the artist in society has changed dramatically at various times in recorded western history. One … Continue reading →

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Inky Interview: Poet & Theatre Director Gary Beck, from New York

Posted on 23rd June 2018 by Deborah Edgeley
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Describe your journey towards becoming a poet. I had a difficult childhood and led an isolated life. I read fiction and drama early, but didn’t really delve into poetry until my early teens. I wrote terrible imitations of the English … Continue reading →

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Pantry Prose: Cardboard Box Time Machine by A. J. Hayward

Posted on 8th August 2016 by Deborah Edgeley
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Find a large cardboard box, and with a broad permanent marker or similarly bold writing implement, write ‘Time Machine’ on the side. It must be written in black ink since no other colour will do the job. Open the lid and … Continue reading →

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