PATTER (Notes & Stuff)

Dear Reader, Douglas Kearney, here. PATTER is a collection of poems. I wrote it. Red Hen Press published it. Many poetry collections have notes; glosses to enhance the reader's experience of the poems. They're usually in the back of the book. I have some there, too. But here's more. I hope you feel enhanced.

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Patter gets a good look in Scout!

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Thank you, Kendra and Jesse, for devoting so much time and thought to Patter!

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What to Read Now -- Some Vital Books from 2014 | The American Poetry Review

Patter sneaks on to an impressive list!

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‪#‎blackpoetsspeakout‬

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Page 36.

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Seminole Tribe of Florida official homepage is dedicated to the rich history, culture, and services of the Florida Seminole Indians.

Page 33.

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Patter: A reading by Douglas Kearney (WLP/DTLAB):

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Pages 46-49.

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Early 68s and 90s.

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“There’s a thin line between love and hate,” he starts, half-singing the lyric from the 1971 song by The Persuaders. “When you’re dealing with a creature...who does not care about you as anything other than a way of receiving food.” These are thoughts that come into the mind of...

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