From the Introduction
The complex relationship between masculine and feminine, explored
consistently throughout the history of poetry, offers fertile
ground for collaborative creation. In discussion of the inherent
possibilities we realized with astonishment that, in a milieu where
authenticity is venerated as a hallmark of quality, the lions share
of published poems exploring this duality have been written from a
singular rather than a dialogical perspective. The poems in this
collection represent a resultant ongoing effort to break free from
the bonds of such limitations; specifically, this is a collection
of poetic dyads (responsorials) intended to reveal the myriad
facets of the masculine/feminine adventure.
- Rich Follett and Constance Stadler
* This book includes an audio recording of the poets reading their
work.
Reviews
"Responsorials" is not only exciting for its poetic art but also
for its diverse responses to this alterity of man and woman. The
reader will be moved by the sentiments, surprised, and
enlightened.
- Duane Locke, author of 21 books of poetry and recipient of The
Edna St. Vincent Millay Prize, The Charles Agnoff Award, and The
Poetry Society of Americas Walt Whitman Award
The masculine-feminine dynamic is one of contrast, balance and
enhancement. In "Responsorials," Constance Stadler and Rich Follett
have captured beautifully the inherent vulnerability and strength
within each through a tender exchange of words.
- Gillian Prew, author of "standing still in motion" and "the idea
of wings"
A must-read for anyone who loves language and the exploration of
(yin and yang) male and female within.
- Maria Gornell, poet, published in the "Shoots and Vines" all
female anthology "I Cant Be Your Virgin and Your Mother"
Interesting that the poets mention authority, and the desire to
diminish it. This goal very much echoes their take on gender, as
this state of co-validity: In these poems, the poets want to avoid
staking claims on authority just as this version of gender
co-validity avoids comparisons but rather sees strength in the
disparate voices, permitted to exist alongside.
- Lynn Alexander, poet and co-editor of "Full of Crow"
The exceptional collection "Responsorials" illustrates an
extraordinary greatness, one of mimetic chanting from two equally
dynamic vantage points by two rarities of the poetic world.
- Felino Soriano, author of ten books of poetry, including the
newly released "Apperceptions of Reinterpretations" and editor of
"Counterexample Poetics"
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