Author Archives: Don Yorty

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April 10

… My father died 9 years ago today at the age of 92. I wrote this sonnet toward evening. Dad died around noon. If I remember correctly, I noticed the swallows had returned (and would remain until the end of … Continue reading →

Fucking and Other Poems

30 Mar ’26

On March 4th there was a book launch for Fucking and Other Poems, the poems that I wrote in my twenties that was published by Indolent Books. It took place at the Poetry Project. The poet Mel Elberg read before … Continue reading →

Craig Kite reads from Sad City

22 Mar ’26

One recent Sunday, I filmed Craig Kite at a N/A bar named Shelley’s at 99 Allen Street. The place was packed as he read from his new book, Sad City. Craig is an engaging reader, and I’ve been a … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with Steven Taylor and Ed Sanders

20 Mar ’26

Bowery Poetry with Charles North and Erica Hunt

16 Mar ’26

… The weather was bad in NYC on February 24, 2026, and Ann Lauterbach who was a scheduled reader couldn’t make it from upstate. But Charles North and Erica Hunt on this blustering cold wintry night were like the warmth … Continue reading →

Austin Alexis reads from The Whirlpool Bath

15 Mar ’26

… Austin Alexis came over to my place to record some poems from his new book, The Whirlpool Bath. I’ve listened to Austin read at poetry events over the years, and wanted to give him a shout out because his … Continue reading →

An OVERHEAR reading with Ahmad Almallah, Jeffrey Joe Nelson, Trace Peterson, and Michael Ruby

2 Mar ’26

… On February 12, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending the OVERHEAR reading hosted by Joe Elliot and Brendan Lorber at its new location in Brooklyn at 1016 Beverly Road. It’s easy for me to get to. I jump … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with Peter Bushyeager, Joe Elliot and Brenda Coultas

23 Feb ’26

… On February 17th, the New York Poets hosted by Ed Friedman and Bob Rosenthal continued their eight week series with knockout readings by Peter Bushyeager, Joe Elliot, and Brenda Coultas. A good time was had by all, the appreciative … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with Ama Birch, Jerome Sala and Elinor Nauen

16 Feb ’26

… Last week was the fifth week of the New York Poets reading series at Bowery Poetry that is organized and hosted by Ed Friedman and Bob Rosenthal. It was a strong loud line up of tour de force poets … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with John Coletti, Jordan Davis and Elaine Equi

9 Feb ’26

… On February the 3rd, John Coletti, Jordan Davis and Elaine Equi continued the NY Poets series organized and hosted by Ed Friedman and Bob Rosenthal at Bowery Poetry. I was looking forward to all three poets and was especially … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with Harris Shiff, Brendan Lorber, and Vincent Katz

2 Feb ’26

… Last Tuesday, on January the 27th, Harris Shiff, Brendan Lorber, and Vincent Katz read at Bowery Poetry. It was an excellent continuation of the “New York Poets” reading series organized and hosted by Ed Friedman and Bob Rosenthal that … Continue reading →

Bowery Poetry with Sharon Mesmer and Cecelia Vicuña

24 Jan ’26