The 2011 Academy of American Poets contest for Cal Poly, sponsored by the English department, is now accepting submissions of original poetry in honor of National Poetry Month.
Poet brings women’s issues to forefront at Another Type of Groove
Poet Thea Monyee will perform at Another Type of Groove in Chumash Auditorium at 7:30 tonight.
Cal Poly professor reads poetry in Philips Hall
Cal Poly professor and award-winning poet Kevin Clark, author of “Self-Portrait with Expletives,” read selections of his poetry at Philips Hall Thursday night.
World Poetry Slam Champion headlines Another Type of Groove
Award winning poet and World Poetry Slam Champion Joaquin Zihuatanejo will be the featured poet at the MultiCultural Center’s Another Type of Groove (ATOG) event tonight.
Another type of groove brings back Mr. Poetic
Davenport made his Cal Poly debut at ATOG in December 2008 when he opened up for friend and featured poet Javon Johnson.
"Still Dreaming"
Paul Bittick Lying close to you Feeling your fingers graze my bare skin Pulling you close Never wanting to let go Never wanting You to let go Closing my eyes Hoping when they open you’ll still be here As your…
"San Luis Obispo"
Paul Bittick Ten people are in a house. Nine are men. The woman has a boyfriend. Six are around the kitchen table playing "King's Cup." The other four stand near the counter, talking about how…
Run away on the path you made that leads no where.
Paul Bittick Run away on the path you made that leads no where. Or stand your ground, and get pushed around, by everyone. The taste of rain can fill your lungs; they won't cough it out though. Drink it…
Dead Roots
Paul Bittick The unmistakable disturbance of silence A soft and hollow hello Followed by the simple smirk of common Friends and foes Old stories of times all past through Bringing smiles if only for a moment To the realization…
"Cal Poly"
Paul Bittick Cal Poly is sweet, to live in SLO is a treat. The weather rocks, and the location is tops. So don’t complain, start a thankful attitude campaign! -Rachel Valliere, kinesiology junior