When my own writing needs a perk, I open Zukofsky and read from "A" - particularly sections "22" and "23." It can be opaque, but I love the intensity.
Stephen Vincent BenetMost of the time I'm not really attracted to writing that's focused on filling and fighting it out within a well-defined container. I like work that gets out in the world and lets the world shape the poem.
Stephen Vincent BenetAs for what you're calling hard luck - well, we made New England out of it. That and codfish.
Stephen Vincent Benet