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
Bobbi Mastrangelo Reading
“A sculpture called “Don’t Go Soft on Terrorism”
Sol Writers’ Coffee House
March 20, 2011
The Palms at Solivita, Poinciana FL
(11mg wait to stream)