is a poet, educator, and garden activist living in New York City. He is the author of two previous poetry collections, A Few Swimmers Appear and Poet Laundromat (both from Philadelphia Eye & Ear), and he is included in Out of This World, An Anthology of the Poetry of the St. Mark’s Poetry Project, 1966– 1991.
His novel What Night Forgets was published by Herodias Press in 2000. He blogs at donyorty.com: an archive of current art, his own writing, and work of other poets. His newest book, Spring Sonnets, was published by Indolent Books in August 2019.
Once saved a Community Park in NYC
{ La Plaza Cultural at 9th St & Ave C }
Published work:
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- A Few Swimmers Appear
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- Poet Laundromat
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- the prologue
Social Networks
https://www.facebook.com/don.yorty
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Like to cook, especially for friends and loved ones.
Like to walk in the woods.
Live and let live. Even little insects, try not to step on them.
Dear Don,
I am keen to make contact with Willie Coakley. I am the literary executor of a mutual friend, Eddie Linden. I would dearly love to connect with my late friend’s friend. Please email me. I would be grateful for your help.
Thankyou.
Peter
I sent you his phone number via email