Tabula Rasa
by Job Conger
written 6:45 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009
I promised poetry,
a ballyhooed obligation
to myself and friends:
twice a week for the joy of it.
I believe the new poem
written in the forest
that nobody else reads and nobody else hears
is not a poem.
Silly to imagine it is, isn’t it?
When it is not quite a poem,
it is your [...]
Archive for February, 2009
new poem — Tabula Rasa
Posted in arts, writing on February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Peace ViCHILL
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Those who are really committed to the presence at the corner of Sixth at Monroe are seldom compromised by weather. The effort, registered with the City of Springfield, has been going on for years. Though Job Conger did attend the big first Vigil For Peace rally several years ago (when the war was young) [...]
Twice Weekly Charter Flights From SPI to Myrtle Beach, SC Commence in Mqy
Posted in writing on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Job Conger was delighted to pick up the phone Thursday morning and encounter Andrea from Springfield Airport Authority on the other end of the line. She called to invite him to a news conference slated for 2:30 that afternoon. Though he could not attend, he promised to share the good news by posting their news [...]
new poem — A Good Day for Fog
Posted in arts, writing on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Good Day for Fog
by Job Conger
written 7:10 pm Thursday, February 26, 2009
As I stand on my front porch at 6 am
the world looks like the opening scene
in a B-movie horror flick:
fog bound!
inviting a near-by anonymous scream
to get some real crazy action going
but muffling even the promises
of the rising sun.
Gently closing the door,
savoring the [...]
R.I.P. Poets & Writers Literary Forum (of Springfield, Illinois) HELLO Springfield Poets and Writers
Posted in arts, writing on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Anita Stienstra came the news last night that the organization known for years in Springfield as Poets & Writers Literary Forum (almost no one bothered including “of Springfield, Illinois” which would have distinguished it from the national Poets & Writers publication) is no more. Members of that group met recently at the campus of [...]
Mon Bon Mardi Gras
Posted in writing on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I didn’t know I was going to be celebrating the big day until I was halfway down the paper towel aisle at Sh op’N’Save.
What do you think, editors? Good lede?
In the past, the Springfield Chapter, Illinois Pilots Association Newsletter has arrived at Job Conger’s door the day before the monthly meeting. Now that he’s the [...]
Today & Tuesday — Party Mardi Gras!
Posted in arts on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My friend TC shared the news about Springfield Mardi Gras, a not-for-profit corporation, civic and social “entity” whose purpose is to organize an annual Mardi Gras celebration in and for Springfield, Illinois www.springfieldmardigras.org .
TONIGHT (Monday) they host a Lundi Gras Costume Party with New Orleans-style buffet, a costume contest, music by the Jambalaya Jam Band, [...]
new poem — 2-19-09
Posted in arts, writing on February 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The title is an experiment. Conger didn’t like the title he gave it when he wrote it so he gave it the title of the date in which the event described herein took place. SHOU TOUT to excellent comments at Writers Block Saturday morn which led to what ye shall find belowly.
2-19-09
by Job Conger
Driving home
from [...]
new poem — Iyama Creative
Posted in arts, writing on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Iyama Creative
by Job Conger
written 11;50 an, February 18, 2009
Happy the soul who brandishes a pen,
Jousting with the world like horseback-knightly men,
Mightier than sword with lyric acumen.
Iyama creative writata
Some engage the craft by the dawn’s early light.
Others under candle glow ’round midnight.
Boozy musers ramble while higher than a kite.
Iyama creative writata.
Hurts can be assuaged in metric [...]
SALSA Dancing Thursday – Mock Your Collanders
Posted in arts on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Senor Conger’s friend Julio Barranzuela called to share the news THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, his organization welcomes the ESPN World Salsa Champions to Theater Three at Hoogland Center For the Arts in lyrical downtown Springfield. There will be a performance by the champions and salsa dancing for everyone. Doors open at 7, the show is [...]
