Author of Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (EIF-Experiments in Fiction, 2022). Pushcart Nominated Poet 2022
This is the final installment of my interview view series with Thomas Whyte on his blog, Poetry Mini Interviews. The question this time is “How does a poem begin?” http://poetryminiinterviews.blogspot.com/search/label/Barbara%20Leonhard To illustrate what triggers a poem, I include parts of some poems from my forthcoming debut poetry book, Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (EIF -... Continue Reading →
I’m grateful to Thomas Whyte and his blog Poetry Mini Interviews! His questions are keen. Today’s question is “Why is Poetry Important?” http://poetryminiinterviews.blogspot.com/2022/09/barbara-leonhard-part-four.html Friends, Please follow me for updates on my blog in your email. My debut poetry collection, “Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir” is in production now! A year ago, I had no idea... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Thomas Whyte, for offering these interviews! I hope my readers check out your rich website for other interviews. His question was, How did you first engage with poetry? http://poetryminiinterviews.blogspot.com/search/label/Barbara%20Leonhard The featured image is an original neurographica art piece of mine. My teachers reside here: https://neurographicacademy.com/
Victoria Onofrei interviewed me for her show Victoria in Verse. https://www.bil.ac.uk/bloomsburyradio/ (Click this link to join). The interview will air Sunday, August 14, at noon CST and will replay daily during the week at 9am CST and 4pm CST. (London time: Sunday, 6pm; daily, 3pm and 10pm). I will discuss and read poems from my first poetry book, Three-Penny Memories: A... Continue Reading →
Lonelinessan illusion -we’re always connectedby threads of lightdreamt and drawn -this webbing cradlesour mindsour heartsour soulslike bonesthat form a whole -we’re not alone -if only we can seeour connections in timeand spacewithout squinting. My poem and drawing are also up on The Wombwell Rainbow today, May 12, 2022. Paul Brookes offers a beautiful venue celebrating... Continue Reading →
Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver 