[New-Poetry] Re: Pirates

[Skip Fox]

"Newness is value" is not my credo at all, at least the way they (mostly
"materialists") seem to mean it as the "ultimate" or "central" value.  (And
I'm not a materialist.)

I think it is probably part of the value (imagine writing a "Essay on
Civilization" in perfect 18th century rhymed couplets . . . no matter how
good, it's ultimately an exercise).

One thinks with (and against, through, etc.) the mind of one's time and
language, it seems, and any work which is just affirming settled verities or
observations seems deficient.

But "newness" is not an ultimate value to me. Though its intimate to the
process.

Bob, did I send a copy of my recent book? If not, please send snail mail
address to: skip at louisiana.edu . (I'll be glad to send one, BlazeVox, to
anyone who wants. Just send snail mail address . . . no looking for reviews
but for anyone who might read.)

-----Original Message-----
From: new-poetry-bounces at wiz.cath.vt.edu
[mailto:new-poetry-bounces at wiz.cath.vt.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Grumman
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 11:06 AM
To: NewPoetry: Contemporary Poetry News &Views
Subject: Re: [New-Poetry] Re: Pirates

Skip, what's your take on poetry that has nothing new in it?  I mean, 
nothing significantly new--since every poem has words in a new 
arrangement, or new ink, or something's that's new.

--Bob G.

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