Borders Open-Door Poetry Video Series Writing Advice

If you haven't seen Borders Open Door Poetry Series, check it out. The music combined with poets reading their work is balm for the soul. They are on episode seven, so if you have seen it, but haven't checked back, there are new clips.

In this latest episode, Patricia Smith also gives writing advice about the most valuble tool a writer has in this short clip. Check out her poem "Spinning Till You Get Dizzy."  Beware. You may get stuck there for awhile. It's like potato chips; you can't eat just one.