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Penpositive Reading Campaign

Day-87-Penpositive Reading Campaign-I Write Poetry Gentlemen; By the Spanish Poet Gloria Fuertes

Today on Penpositive Reading Campaign I read the poem ‘I Write Poetry Gentlemen’ by the spanish poet Gloria Fuertes. Gloria Fuertes (July 28, 1917 – November 27, 1998) was a Spanish poet and author of children’s literature. She was born in Madrid, Spain. Among her works for adults include Poeta de guardia (“Poet on Watch”), Sola en la sala (“Alone in the Room”), Historia de Gloria … Continue reading Day-87-Penpositive Reading Campaign-I Write Poetry Gentlemen; By the Spanish Poet Gloria Fuertes

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Penpositive Reading Campaign, Poets and Poems

Day-87-Penpositive Reading Campaign-I Write Poetry Gentlemen; By the Spanish Poet Gloria Fuertes

I write poetry, gentlemen, I write poetry, but please don’t call me poetess; I swig my wine like the bricklayers do and I have an assistant who talks to herself. This world’s a strange place; things happen, gentlemen, that I don’t disclose; they build cases, for example, yet never build homes for the poor who can’t afford them. And old maids are always having it … Continue reading Day-87-Penpositive Reading Campaign-I Write Poetry Gentlemen; By the Spanish Poet Gloria Fuertes

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