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Re-reading My Earliest Poetry
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Re-reading My Earliest Poetry

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onJanuary 17, 2021January 18, 2021 Leave a comment on Re-reading My Earliest Poetry

I try to put a positive spin on things by telling myself that at least … Continue ReadingRe-reading My Earliest Poetry

How Emotional Is Too Emotional?
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How Emotional Is Too Emotional?

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onJanuary 16, 2021January 17, 2021 Leave a comment on How Emotional Is Too Emotional?

I have tried many different art forms over the years. Music, dance, painting, writing… And … Continue ReadingHow Emotional Is Too Emotional?

What Does Poetry Mean To Me?
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What Does Poetry Mean To Me?

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onJuly 3, 2020December 29, 2020 Leave a comment on What Does Poetry Mean To Me?

All my life I’ve been struck by two things: How poetry can bring people together … Continue ReadingWhat Does Poetry Mean To Me?

Channeling Hardship into Poetry
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Channeling Hardship into Poetry

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onAugust 3, 2019December 29, 2020

For a long time, I accused myself of having “writer’s block” when nothing worthwhile appeared … Continue ReadingChanneling Hardship into Poetry

An Image Says More than a Thousand Words
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An Image Says More than a Thousand Words

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onApril 30, 2019December 29, 2020

And, unfortunately, the title says it all. So, what do you do, when you want … Continue ReadingAn Image Says More than a Thousand Words

Hiding Behind Poetry
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Hiding Behind Poetry

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onApril 29, 2019December 29, 2020

There are days when I still can’t believe that I actually have an online presence. … Continue ReadingHiding Behind Poetry

The Challenges of Translating Södergran and Munch-Petersen
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The Challenges of Translating Södergran and Munch-Petersen

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onApril 29, 2019December 29, 2020

The translations of Edith Södergran and Gustaf Munch-Petersen are to date the most ambitious writing … Continue ReadingThe Challenges of Translating Södergran and Munch-Petersen

How Nature Discourages Writing
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How Nature Discourages Writing

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onApril 29, 2019January 17, 2021 Leave a comment on How Nature Discourages Writing

I used to be inspired by nature, more than anything. But these days? Well, things … Continue ReadingHow Nature Discourages Writing

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