Why did I write an Ode to Karl Shapiro? Here is the answer in my Daughter Anne Marie’s own words reflecting on her elementary school days:
“Karl Shapiro’s poem, ‘Manhole Covers’ was printed in my Fifth Grade English Textbook. I remember seeing it and thinking: Wow, someone else looks at sewers too, not just my Mom. It must be modern art. I showed the poem to my mother and a few years later she composed an ‘Ode to Karl Shapiro’ based on her manhole cover adventures. ~Anne Marie Schauman 2013
Oxymoron: The Fringe, 1998 volume II printed Karl Shapiro’s poem “Manhole Covers next to photos of my manhole art. You can read his poem here: Manhole Covers – Karl Shapiro
“Ode to Karl Shapiro” in larger font: https://bobbimastrangelo.com/Poetry/poetry-ode.php
Thanks for keeping me in the loop, Bobbi. I LOVE your work….always have!!
xox
Roberta Fabiano
PS: I have a number of pieces now in a night club in NYC called “The Cutting Room”. Finally found a home for them. The owner actually likes to have music related pieces as opposed to “deer & field” pieces that they prefer out here in Long Island! xox
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congrats Bobbi
amazing creativity
God bless
fernando valverde
at Solivita
Hi Bobbi,
Just read your “Ode to Karl Shapiro Poem!”
Very nice.
I will be sending you my “Milk and Cookies” post cards
and a few others that you enjoy sending to friends.
Sincerely,
Nelda Harris
NPCW Pen Pal
% San Diego Post Card Club