The Bloodless Birth of Blood & Spades: In the Words of Marge Simon
Being invited to Marge Simon's Blood & Spades column in the monthly newsletter is, for many of us, a goal to aspire to. I've found many of the poets I love in her column and feel privileged to have been a guest once or twice. Here, in Marge's own words, is how this dark poetry staple came about. This will also be my last poetry blog post. From here, Sumiko Saulson will be taking over the Dark Poetry Blog. We are in good hands. --aySmith Marge: First off, Kathy Ptacek is to thank for my Dark Poets column. She is…