That’s How it Is by Jared Smith

I am very excited to report that my 14th volume of poetry has just been released.  14 volumes is a long road to travel…my first book came out back in 1976.  But this one is, of course, a major event.  Continue reading That’s How it Is by Jared Smith

jared smith | grassroots

Please click the cover if you are interested in buying this book… People, Not so Much Every single one of them has a nose lying right in front of the jaws, telling them whether to slip a tongue or sink Continue reading jared smith | grassroots

jared smith | looking into the machinery

Over the course of a long and notable career, Jared Smith has made his poetic sense surer and has developed his technique to the level of mastery. Looking Into The Machinery demonstrates how his poetic vision, always expansive, has been Continue reading jared smith | looking into the machinery

jared smith | I learned of…

Todd Moore’s death only this morning from poet Michael Adams, whom I was having coffee with. Michael, who has a book upcoming with Lummox, and I were both looking forward to reading with Todd later this summer. I was unable Continue reading jared smith | I learned of…

jared smith | having never wanted to own the business

Jared Smith reading “Having Never Wanted to Own the Business” on The Poets’ Co-op TV Show Episode #12 live on May 4, 2008 on CCTV 54 in Louisville, Colorado. Please see www.videopoetry.org for more great poetry here…

jared smith | understanding a greater purpose in poetry: the need for metaphysics and life outside the law

Continue reading jared smith | understanding a greater purpose in poetry: the need for metaphysics and life outside the law