WebIn an essay for Poetry magazine, “The Mystique of the Difficult Poem” (available at stevekowit.com ), Kowit argues that poems ought to be clear and accessible, and above all they should say something. He observes that “the widespread critical belief that poetry needn’t communicate has had disastrous consequences for the art.” WebNotice. This evening, the sturdy Levis I wore every day for over a year & which seemed to the end in perfect condition, suddenly tore. How or why I don’t know, ... — Steve Kowit. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...

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WebShare Cite Poet Steve Kowit uses several techniques, devices, and strategies in his poem "Notice." The poem recounts a time when the speaker of the poem’s jeans, once new, rip at the... WebSteve Kowit dies at 76; San Diego poet championed numerous causes • Jewish Voice for Peace, San Diego: If the poet uses his own skin for “wallpaper,” as one poet complained, Steve’s skin was most sensitive to injustice. His poetry raged … WebNotice (by Steve Kowit) This evening, the sturdy Levi’s. I wore every day for over a year. & which seemed to the end. in perfect condition, suddenly tore. How or why I don’t know, but … reading in normally aging adults