Bill Gainer, US

 

 

"Minimal Poems"   It would take a very small Vampire...   to find out if a hummingbird's blood is sweet.     At the End of Frustration                            the Mob Demanded...   Give me a wand– There are things in need of change and the only avenue left is magic...     Crossing Nevada I-80, Lovelock to Winnemucca Mid-July   Not many boats on the highway...     A Gentle Start   A brush of the lips, not quite a kiss, as she turns her face to his shoulder, wishes a good morning and ask if he'd like a cup of tea...     How I Write Poems   From my work window I watched a yellow butterfly bounce around the backyard, finally landing on a little pink flower she planted the year before. Later that evening I thanked her. She wanted to know for what? I told her it was between me and a yellow butterfly.     About Bill Gainer, US   Bill Gainer is known for the openness of his confessional poetry and is recognized as one of the founding contributors to the modern movement of "After Hours Poetry". Gainer says, "My poetry is written with an economy of words. I believe that the strongest way for poetry to achieve its goal, to express an emotion or feeling, is through the minimal poem." Gainer has contributed to the literary scene as a writer, editor, promoter, publicist and poet. He is a co-founder and current board member of the Nevada County Poetry Series. Gainer has read and worked with a wide range of poets and writers, including readings on KUSF radio with Punk-Rocker Patti Smith and a recent performance with California's Poet Laureate, Al Young. Gainer is nationally published and continues to be a sought after reader. He can be previewed at www.billgainer.com This is Bill Gainer's first appearance in Sketchbook.